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to devour
01
to eat something eagerly and in large quantities, often implying intense hunger or enjoyment
Transitive: to devour food
Examples
The aroma of freshly baked cookies made it irresistible, and the kids eagerly devoured the entire batch.
02
to destroy or demolish entirely
Transitive: to devour sth
Examples
The fire devoured the old wooden house in just a few hours.
03
to read written material with great enthusiasm and speed
Transitive: to devour written material
Examples
She devoured the entire mystery novel in one sitting, unable to put it down.
