fertilize vs feed

fertilize is not a noun while feed is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
fertilize	No	No	Yes	No
feed	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, fertilize and feed are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of fertilize include fertilise.

fertilize (noun)	feed (noun)
	food for domestic livestock

fertilize (verb)	feed (verb)
introduce semen into (a female)	provide with fertilizers or add nutrients to
provide with fertilizers or add nutrients to	introduce continuously
make fertile or productive	take in food; used of animals only
	give food to
	serve as food for; be the food for
	feed into; supply
	provide as food
	gratify
	profit from in an exploitatory manner
	move along, of liquids
	support or promote