Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To eat or drink something; to use, buy, or destroy resources or goods.
Consume
/kənˈsjuːm/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Too often, we allow our mind to consume our present moment.Rage consumes any reason left in my mind.She consumes three meals a day to maintain health.
Etymology:
Derived from the Latin word consumere, which means to take up completely, eat, waste, a combination of con- (altogether) and sumere (to take).
Usage Statistics:
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