devour

Definition of devour

Verbs

destroy completely
"Fire had devoured our home"
Type of:
destroy, ruin
destroy completely; damage irreparably
enjoy avidly
"She devoured his novels"
Type of:
bask, enjoy, relish, savor, savour
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
eat immoderately
Synonyms:
consume, down, go through
Type of:
eat
take in solid food
eat greedily
"he devoured three sandwiches"
Synonyms:
guttle, pig, raven
Type of:
eat
take in solid food

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vocab1 »(439 words)
  • devour
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Words that contain devour

all-devouring
 devourer
 devouring