Synonyms for

Devour

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

Definition

To eat something quickly and eagerly, or to destroy something completely

Synonyms & similar words

gothrough raven down consume guttle pig consume swallow gorge ingest destroy annihilate obliterate eliminate consume engulf absorb engross engulf overwhelm

Example sentences

  1. The wolf will devour the rabbit in just a few bites.
  2. He loves to devour pizza.
  3. She had to devour the whole book in one night.
  4. Our cat will devour anything that smells like fish.
  5. The tornado will devour everything in its path.

Quotes

  • I devour books, don't you? - Lorraine Hansberry
  • I devour nature ceaselessly. I exaggerate, sometimes I make changes in the colors; but still I don't invent the whole picture. That is not only my right, but even my duty. - Vincent Van Gogh
  • I am a voracious reader. I devour everything. - Michael Morpurgo

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