Consume

Verb

Definition: To eat or drink (something).

Definition: To use up or destroy (resources, energy, etc.)

Definition: To take in and absorb (information, knowledge, etc.)

Synonyms: Devour, Ingest, Consume, Deplete, Exhaust

Antonyms: Conserve, Replenish, Save, Preserve

Examples:

She consumed a whole slice of pizza in just a few bites.
The fire consumed the entire building.

Mnemonics:

Think of "consuming" food or drink, as in eating or drinking it all up.
Imagine a fire consuming everything in its path, leaving nothing behind.

Etymology:

Origin:

Middle English 'consumen', from Old French 'consumer' or Latin 'consumere' ('con-' means "completely" and 'sumere' means "take").

Historical Usage:

The word 'consume' has been used in English since the 14th century, derived from Latin and Old French.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Consume with greed"

Explanation:

To consume something eagerly or excessively, often referring to someone's appetite or desire.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing 'consume' with 'consume with' or 'consume by'.

Explanation:

'Consume' can stand alone as a verb, but it can also be used with additional prepositions to indicate the manner or means of consumption (e.g., consume with greed, consume by fire).