feed on/upon

phrasal verb

fed on/upon; feeding on/upon; feeds on/upon

: to eat (something) as food

—usually used of animals

Owls feed on insects, birds, and small mammals.

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Once again written and directed by Parker Finn, the film follows a malevolent spirit that jumps hosts via a diabolical grin, this time infecting a troubled pop star (Naomi Scott) with a ton of trauma to feed on, according to The Hollywood Reporter‘s review of the film. —

Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Oct. 2024 Growing these plant companions near crops that thrips feed on can keep your garden naturally pest-free. —

Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2024 Smaller pythons feed on small mammals such as rats, but larger snakes switch to prey such as pigs, deer and even domestic dogs and cats. —

Jintamas Saksornchai and David Rising, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024 Nautiluses feed on a diet of small fish, crustaceans and carrion. —

Scott Travers, Forbes, 7 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for feed on/upon