Feed off
verb
To gain strength, energy, or sustenance from something.
Plants feed off sunlight to grow
Often appears as...
- feed off energy
- feed off light
verb
To extract and use to one's advantage.
Some politicians feed off the fear and uncertainty of their constituents
Often appears as...
- feed off fear
- feed off uncertainty
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To use as a source of inspiration or ideas.
Artists often feed off culture and experiences to create their works
Often appears as...
- feed off culture
- feed off experiences
verb
To gain strength, energy, or sustenance from something.
Plants feed off sunlight to grow
Often appears as...
- feed off energy
- feed off light
verb
To extract and use to one's advantage.
Some politicians feed off the fear and uncertainty of their constituents
Often appears as...
- feed off fear
- feed off uncertainty
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To use as a source of inspiration or ideas.
Artists often feed off culture and experiences to create their works
Often appears as...
- feed off culture
- feed off experiences
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Nature's Circle
This usage often relates to natural or energy cycles, stressing interdependence in ecosystems.
The forest ecosystem feeds off a balance between predators and prey.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphor Alert
'Feed off' in this sense can be metaphorical, describing a process rather than physical eating.
He feeds off positive feedback to boost his performance.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Fuel
It's often used to discuss things that provide emotional or spiritual energy.
Musicians sometimes feed off the crowd's energy during a concert.
Pro Tip 1/3Nature's Circle
This usage often relates to natural or energy cycles, stressing interdependence in ecosystems.
The forest ecosystem feeds off a balance between predators and prey.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphor Alert
'Feed off' in this sense can be metaphorical, describing a process rather than physical eating.
He feeds off positive feedback to boost his performance.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Fuel
It's often used to discuss things that provide emotional or spiritual energy.
Musicians sometimes feed off the crowd's energy during a concert.
Pro Tip 1/3Nature's Circle
This usage often relates to natural or energy cycles, stressing interdependence in ecosystems.
The forest ecosystem feeds off a balance between predators and prey.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphor Alert
'Feed off' in this sense can be metaphorical, describing a process rather than physical eating.
He feeds off positive feedback to boost his performance.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Fuel
It's often used to discuss things that provide emotional or spiritual energy.
Musicians sometimes feed off the crowd's energy during a concert.
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