Word CONSUME: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

consume

🇺🇸 [kənˈsuːm]

Meanings

To use up a resource, time, or energy; often refers to the act of eating or drinking but can also relate to how energy or resources are depleted.

Examples

• The car consumes a lot of fuel.
• She tried not to let stress consume her.
• He could consume vast amounts of information quickly.

Synonyms

use • absorb • devour

Antonyms

preserve • save • conserve