Synonyms for

Consumes

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

Definition

To use up or eat up something.

Synonyms & similar words

gothrough runthrough ware abstain take exhaust takein wipeout deplete ingest eat useup consume waste have eatup down squander devour eats devours ingests swallows absorbs utilizes exhausts depletes spends wastes burns dissipates destroys annihilates obliterates devastates overwhelms overpowers subjugates crushes

Synonyms by register

Formal

utilizes expends devours ingests

Informal

eats up burns through uses up gobbles

Literary

quaffs assimilates

Antonyms

produces creates generates saves hoards withholds

Common collocations

  • consumes resources
  • consumes energy
  • consumes time
  • consumes food
  • consumes fuel
  • consumes electricity
  • consumes data

Word family

noun consumption
verb consume
adjective consumable
adverb consumingly

Usage note

Often used in contexts of eating, using resources, or destruction. Be mindful of the intensity implied, especially with 'devours' or 'eats up'.

Example sentences

  1. The fire consumes everything in its path.
  2. The plant consumes water and sunlight to grow.
  3. The car consumes a lot of gas.
  4. The athlete consumes a high-protein diet to build muscle.
  5. The toddler consumes his snacks quickly.

Quotes

  • Time is a created thing. To say 'I don't have time,' is like saying, 'I don't want to.' - Lao Tzu
  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. - Steve Jobs

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