Definitions:

1. To absorb fully or be taken over by emotion or condition. VERB
   • He was consumed by guilt after the argument.
2. To destroy or engulf often with fire. VERB
   • Flames quickly consumed the abandoned building.
3. To eat or drink. VERB
   • She consumed a large bowl of pasta for dinner.
4. To use up resources, energy, or time. VERB
   • The car consumes a lot of fuel.

Synonyms:

• destroy
• devour
• eat
• exhaust
• expend
• go through
• ruin
• take
• use up
• waste

NearBy Words:

• consumer
• consumerism