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consume

British pronunciation/kənsˈuːm/
American pronunciation/kənˈsum/
to consume
[VERB]
MAIN VERB
1

to use a supply of energy, fuel, etc.

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2

eat up completely, as with great appetite

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3

serve oneself to, or consume regularly

synonyms : have
ingest
take
take in
antonyms : abstain
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4

spend extravagantly

synonyms : squander
ware
waste
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5

(of fire) to destroy something completely

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6

engage fully

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Examples
1The electrical appliances in the office consume energy when in use.
2The research project consumed enormous funds but resulted in no significant discoveries, making it a black hole of resources.
3Consuming prunes may have a positive impact on heart health by reducing LDL cholesterol levels.
4Her new job was so consuming that she barely had time for anything else.
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