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to consume
01
to use a supply of energy, fuel, etc.
Transitive: to consume energy or resources
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
consume
3rd person singular
consumes
Present participle
consuming
Past simple
consumed
Past participle
consumed
Examples
During the winter months, households tend to consume more energy for heating to stay warm.
02
to eat or drink something
Transitive: to consume food and drinks
Examples
After a long day at work, she was ready to consume a hearty meal.
03
to purchase and use goods or services for personal satisfaction or utilization
Transitive: to consume products
Examples
Consumers often choose to consume products that align with their preferences and lifestyle.
04
(of fire) to destroy something completely
Transitive: to consume sth
Examples
The raging wildfire quickly consumed acres of forest.
05
to completely occupy or fill the mind, often to the point of obsession or intense focus
Transitive: to consume one's thoughts or attention
Examples
Her passion for environmental sustainability consumed her thoughts.
Lexical Tree
consumable
consumer
consuming
consume
