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🍽️consume

verb
/kənˈsjuːm/
consultation consumer
consume definition card — visual illustration of the meaning consume synonyms and antonyms card — visual word comparison consume collocation card — common word combinations and phrases

Meaning

To use up, eat, drink, or take in.
to eat or drink; to use up; to destroy completely

Example Sentences

People consume a large amount of information daily.

We consume a lot of water during summer.

Example Expressions

consume time

Synonyms

devour, use, absorb, spend, ingest, eat, drink
Entry 1
devour, use, absorb, spend, ingest
Entry 2
eat, drink, use, devour

Antonyms

save, conserve, preserve, produce, create
Entry 1
save, conserve, preserve
Entry 2
produce, create, save, conserve

Collocations

consume energy, consume resources, consume food, consume products, consume time, consume alcohol
Entry 1
consume energy, consume resources, consume food, consume products
Entry 2
consume food, consume energy, consume resources, consume time, consume alcohol

More Example Sentences

How much electricity does this AC consume?

Our consumerist lifestyle is putting unbearable pressure on the environment.

I am reserving my right to approach the consumer court if my complaint is not resolved.

This product arrived in a defective condition, and according to consumer protection law, I am entitled to a refund.

If I do not receive a satisfactory resolution, I will be compelled to file a complaint with the consumer protection agency.

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