Devour Definition
devour
verb
- destroy completely; "Fire had devoured our home"
- enjoy avidly; "She devoured his novels"
- eat immoderately; "Some people can down a pound of meat in the course of one meal"
- eat greedily; "he devoured three sandwiches"
"Devour" in song lyrics
See how devour is used in real songs:
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"Unity brings power, one man will just devour"
9th Prince f/ Don Don — Young Black Millions -
"Where heartless spines awake to devour"
Aesop Rock f/ Illogic — One Brick -
"Men in evil hours, I hop and scour and devour"
Tha Beggas — Appleseeds
Words that rhyme with devour
Usage tips for "devour"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "devour" 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 devour to find words that pair well.