Consume Definition & Meaning
consume
- verb
- eat immoderately; "Some people can down a pound of meat in the course of one meal"
- serve oneself to, or consume regularly; "Have another bowl of chicken soup!"; "I don't take sugar in my coffee"
- spend extravagantly; "waste not, want not"
- destroy completely; "The fire consumed the building"
- use up (resources or materials); "this car consumes a lot of gas"; "We exhausted our savings"; "They run through 20 bottles of wine a week"
- engage fully; "The effort to pass the exam consumed all his energy"
"Consume" in song lyrics
See how consume is used in real songs:
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"I can't cope in this tomb, isotopes in my Zooms consume"
2Mex — Shades of Orange -
"Sippin' on thick Hennessey consume"
Above the Law — Evil That Men Do -
"Take your heart out and consume"
AMB — God Only Knows
Words that rhyme with consume
Usage tips for "consume"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "consume" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for consume to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does consume mean?
- eat immoderately; "Some people can down a pound of meat in the course of one meal" serve oneself to, or consume regularly; "Have another bowl of chicken soup!"; "I don't take sugar in my coffee" spend extravagantly; "waste not, want not" destroy completely; "The fire consumed the building" use up (resources or materials); "this car consumes a lot of gas"; "We exhausted our savings"; "They run through 20 bottles of wine a week" engage fully; "The effort to pass the exam consumed all his energy"
- What part of speech is consume?
- Consume is a verb.
- How many definitions does consume have?
- Consume has 6 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).