consume
Translation
to consume, to use up, to eat, to drink
Examples
This car consumes a lot of fuel.
This car consumes a lot of fuel.
People consume a huge amount of sugar.
People consume a huge amount of sugar.
The fire consumed the entire building.
The fire consumed the entire building.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to use up (sth.) This car consumes a lot of fuel.
((sth.)) to eat or drink (sth.) People consume a huge amount of sugar.
Similar Words
Synonyms: use up, eat, devour; Antonyms: produce, create
Etymology
From Latin 'consumere', from 'con-' (completely) and 'sumere' (to take up). The original meaning is 'to take up completely'.
Memory Tips
A 'consumer' is a person who buys things. The verb 'consume' is what they do.