Devour
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British pronunciation/dɪvˈa‍ʊ‍ə/
American pronunciation/dɪˈvaʊɝ/

Définition et Signification de "devour"

to devour
01

dévorer, engloutir

to eat something eagerly and in large quantities, often implying intense hunger or enjoyment
Transitive: to devour food
to devour definition and meaning
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The aroma of freshly baked cookies made it irresistible, and the kids eagerly devoured the entire batch.
At the summer barbecue, guests lined up to devour the delicious grilled burgers and hot dogs.
With excitement, the family sat down to devour the Thanksgiving feast they had spent hours preparing.
02

dévorer, consumer

to destroy or demolish entirely
Transitive: to devour sth
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The fire devoured the old wooden house in just a few hours.
The army devoured the enemy forces, leaving no survivors.
The storm devoured everything in its path, leaving devastation behind.
03

dévorer, engloutir

to read written material with great enthusiasm and speed
Transitive: to devour written material
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She devoured the entire mystery novel in one sitting, unable to put it down.
As a child, she devoured fairy tales, letting her imagination run wild with each story.
He devoured the biography of his favorite musician, fascinated by the artist's life and career.
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