consume

  • (verb): To use up.
  • (verb): To eat.
  • (verb): To completely occupy the thoughts or attention of.
  • (verb): To destroy completely.
  • (verb): To waste away slowly.
  • (verb): To trade money for good or services as an individual.
  • (verb): To absorb information, especially through the mass media.
  • The power plant consumes 30 tons of coal per hour.
  • Baby birds consume their own weight in food each day.
  • Desire consumed him.
  • The building was consumed by fire.
  • If you consume this product while in Japan, you may be subject to consumption tax.