Usually alive, though they can be conditioned to accept dead food.

He said she has managed to make ends meet by accepting food from her clients.

They have been known to accept food from humans.

He hadn't any fish left over from yesterday's catch to give and didn't know if the dolphins would accept human food.

If the students can't pay, they'll accept food and shelter instead.

For instance, you need not accept food each time it is offered.

They would not think of accepting shelter or food without doing something in return.

Her conscience would not allow accepting food from the young family without payment.

He will also not accept food (because the police could have poisoned it).

Pride would prevent him from coming forward and accepting food.