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.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

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.

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Slang Meanings

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.