verb/a.li.mɑ̃.te/
to feed, to give food to; to supply, to fund; to fuel, feed (e.g. an argument); to eat, to feed
“Alimentez-le, Madame, ce malade-là (...) De braves petits plats, œufs frais, bonne viande. Il aime les nouilles ? Oui ? Donnez-lui en.” — Madam, feed that patient (...) Nice little meals, fresh eggs, some nice meat. He likes noodles? He does? Give him some.
Synonyms: nourrir, repaître, donner à manger, sustenter, approvisionner
Antonyms: affamer
From aliment + -er.