feed into

Contribute to continuously

Feed into means to contribute to or supply something larger.

A stream feeds into a river; data feeds into a database; small grievances feed into larger resentments.

The phrase suggests one thing flowing toward or becoming part of another: Her research feeds into the department's broader initiative.

It can also mean to reinforce or strengthen: The coverage just feeds into the hysteria.

Related

funnel · direct · merge · propagate · add fuel · inform · supply · channel · convey · influence · pass · route · incorporate · transfer · affect · determine · provide · connect

Opposites
contribution/input

feed intodraw from

deplete · undermine · diminish · starve · sap

engagement/participation

feed intoignore

Refuse to notice

neglect · abandon · disregard · steer clear of · leave alone

Family

feed, into, fed, feeds, feeding, feeder, feeders

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