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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.
At the summer barbecue, guests lined up to devour the delicious grilled burgers and hot dogs.
02
to destroy or demolish entirely
Transitive: to devour sth
Examples
The fire devoured the old wooden house in just a few hours.
The army devoured the enemy forces, leaving no survivors.
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.
As a child, she devoured fairy tales, letting her imagination run wild with each story.
