consume
//kənˈsuːm//
Verb
consumeInfinitive
consumePresent tense
consumedPast tense
consumedPast participle
consumingPresent participle
consumesThird-person singular
1
to eat or drink something
He consumed a large meal before the race.
2
to use up a resource such as fuel, energy, or time
This car consumes a lot of fuel.
3
to buy goods or services
People consume more products during the holiday season.
4
to destroy something completely, especially by fire
The fire consumed the entire building in minutes.
5
to absorb all of someone's attention or energy; to preoccupy completely
Her work consumed all her time and energy.