Definition

To search for and gather food or supplies, often by wandering around.

Example

The animals forage for food in the forest during the day.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I heard you like to forage for wild mushrooms on the weekends.

Yeah, it’s such a fun way to spend time outdoors.

That sounds exciting! Do you ever find anything rare while you forage?

Definitely! Last week, I found some amazing chanterelles.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

Food that is collected or searched for, especially for animals, often used as fodder or feed.

Example

Farmers often provide forage for their livestock during the winter months.

Conversation

Did you know that some animals actually forage for their food?

Yeah, I think it's fascinating how they find what they need in nature.

I saw a documentary about it, and they showed how much effort they put into their forage search.

Definition

To search for and gather food or supplies, often from the wild or a specific area.

Example

The children foraged for berries in the forest during their hike.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever tried to forage for food in the wild?

Not really, but it sounds like an adventure!

I read that you can forage for berries and mushrooms, which is interesting.

Root Explanation

Forage comes from the Old French 'forage' (meaning act of searching for food), which is derived from 'forager' (to search for). The word refers to the act of searching for and gathering food, especially in the wild.

Memory Tip

Imagine searching for food in the wild — that's what 'forage' means, coming from the Old French word for the act of searching.

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