consume

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consume

(verb)

Meaning

to eat, drink, or use up

Example

"To maintain energy, athletes need to consume the right foods."

Synonyms

devouringestutilize

Antonyms

producesupply

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'consumere', meaning to take up.
Related word forms
  • verb: consumed
  • noun: consumption

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