Definitions

1. verb

past tense of eat: to take food into the body

“I ate breakfast at 7 am.”

2. verb (transitive)

to consume something, such as food or drink

“She ate a sandwich for lunch.”

3. verb (intransitive)

to have a meal, especially at a regular time

“I ate dinner at 8 pm.”

4. noun

the act of eating

“Eating was a social activity for them.”

5. verb (archaic)

to have sexual intercourse

“In the past, it was considered impolite to discuss such topics, and people used to eat with their lovers.”