Phrase guide
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verb
Of an animal, to take as food, to obtain regular nourishment.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: literally
Topics: biology, natural-sciences, zoology
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To obtain energy or strength from something.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
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verb
To live at the expense of another person; to freeload.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: derogatory, figuratively
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verb
be sustained by
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: feed upon
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: meet, satisfy, fill, fulfill, fulfil
History
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