forage Synonyms
Another word for forage
• verb (Context 1)
To wander or search widely in order to obtain wild food, provisions, or supplies.
"In autumn, black bears scavenge extensively for acorns and berries to build up fat reserves before hibernation."
• noun (Context 2)
Bulky plant material, such as grass, hay, or silage, consumed as food by grazing livestock and wild herbivores.
"The rancher stockpiled extra bales of dry fodder to sustain the cattle through the harsh winter months."
• verb (Context 3)
To gather or obtain food or supplies from an area by searching or raiding.
"Local chefs often gather wild chanterelles and ramps from the damp woodland floor in early spring."
• noun (Context 4)
A wide-ranging search for food, provisions, or needed supplies.
"After a brief hunt through the pantry, she found enough ingredients to prepare a simple pasta dinner."