consume

/kənˈsjuːm/

Definitions

1. verb

to use up or destroy a resource, such as food or money

“She spent all her savings to buy a new car, and now she has nothing to consume her retirement.”

2. verb

to eat or drink something

“After a long hike, we decided to consume some energy bars to recharge.”

3. verb

to use up or exhaust all of something, such as time or energy

“The project consumed all of our time and resources, leaving us exhausted.”

4. noun

the act of using up or destroying a resource

“The company’s policy aims to reduce waste and minimize consumption.”

5. noun

the act of eating or drinking something

“The restaurant’s consumption of energy has significantly increased due to the new kitchen equipment.”

Synonyms

  • deplete
  • devour
  • eat
  • exhaust
  • use up

Antonyms

  • conserve
  • preserve
  • save