One entry found for consume.

Main Entry: con·sume
Pronunciation: kn-süm
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): con·sumed; con·sum·ing
1 : to destroy by or as if by fire
2 : USE UP, SPEND <the search consumed most of our time>
3 : to eat or drink up <consumed a whole gallon of ice cream>
4 : to take up the interest or attention of <was consumed with curiosity>
5 : to use as a customer <consume goods and services>
synonym see EAT
- con·sum·able /-sü-m-bl/ adjective