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feed into

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To be a tributary of another river or waterway.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • The River Frome feeds into the Avon in the centre of Bristol.

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Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To perpetuate; to reinforce.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: figuratively, transitive

Examples

  • The high proportions of Asian students at prestigious universities feed into the stereotype of Asians putting a high value on education.

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Antonyms: none provided

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