Consume

/kənˈsjuːm/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To eat or drink something.

He plans to consume a large breakfast before his workout.

To use up (a resource).

The car consumes a lot of fuel on long trips.

To take in (information, resources, etc.) for use or appreciation.

She loves to consume books on various topics.

To destroy or waste something.

The fire quickly consumed the entire building.

Late Middle English: from Latin 'consumere', from 'com-' (altogether) + 'sumere' (take).

consume with gusto

To eat or drink something with great enthusiasm.

consume a lot of content

To engage with significant amounts of media, like videos or articles.

self-consume

To focus entirely on one's own worries or problems to the detriment of everything else.

consumer

A person who purchases goods and services for personal use.

consumption

The action of using up a resource or the eating and drinking of food.

consumable

An item that is meant to be used up and not reused.

To indulge heavily in something, often food or drinks.

We totally consumed last night at the buffet.

To go all in on an experience or activity.

She consumed her vacation with adventure sports.