Synonyms for

Consume

Verb / kʌˈnsu:m / Another word for consume — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to use up or eat or drink

Synonyms & similar words

wipeout useup gothrough takein exhaust deplete have eatup waste eat abstain devour runthrough ingest take ware squander down devour ingest absorb swallow eat drink expend utilize deplete spend drain burn digest assimilate ingurgitate gulp chug swig

Synonyms by register

Formal

utilize expend ingest devour

Informal

eat up use up knock back polish off

Literary

quaff imbibe devour

Antonyms

create produce generate save hoard supply provide

Common collocations

  • consume energy
  • consume resources
  • consume food
  • consume alcohol
  • consume time
  • consume electricity
  • consume goods

Word family

noun consumption
verb consume
adjective consumable

Usage note

While 'consume' can mean to eat or drink, it also broadly refers to using up resources or energy. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity, especially when discussing environmental impact.

Example sentences

  1. She will consume all the candy before dinner.
  2. He consumed the entire pizza by himself.
  3. The car consumes a lot of gas.
  4. I consume at least 8 glasses of water a day.
  5. The fire consumed everything in its path.

Quotes

  • Time is a created thing. To say 'I don't have time,' is like saying, 'I don't want to consume energy on that.' - Lao Tzu
  • I consume a lot of coffee - it's probably not good for me.
  • The desire to consume is a kind of lust. - Emile M. Cioran

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