devour
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Britannica Dictionary definition of DEVOUR
[+ object]
1
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to quickly eat all of (something) especially in a way that shows that you are very hungry
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He devoured everything on his plate.
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The lions devoured their prey.
2
:
to enjoy (something) in a way that shows you are excited about it: such as
a
:
to read (something) quickly and with much enthusiasm
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She devoured every golf magazine she could find.
b
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to look at (something) with much enjoyment or enthusiasm
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He watched intently, devouring the scene before him with his eyes.
3
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to destroy (something) completely
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The forest was devoured [=consumed] by fire.
4
of an emotion
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to greatly affect or control (someone)
— usually used as (be) devoured
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Jealousy devoured [=consumed] him.
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She was devoured by guilt/remorse.
