First Known Use: 14th century consume consumir Pronunciation kənˈso͞om Origin Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle Frenchconsumer, from Latin consumere, from com- + sumere to take up, take, from sub- up + emere to take — more at sub-, redeem First Known Use: 14th century

Jasmine consumed the entire bag of pretzels. Definition #1: to eat or drink, especially in great quantities Synonyms: devour, guzzle Antonyms: starve, preserve Jasmine consumed the entire bag of pretzels. http://4-pics-1-word.games-answers.net/309.html

Those machines consume 5% of the natural gas in the U.S. Definition #2: to use up or waste, such as a natural resource or time Synonyms: deplete, expend Antonyms: save, gather Those machines consume 5% of the natural gas in the U.S. http://www.gooddesignmakesmehappy.com/2012_01_01_archive.html

Synonyms: wipe out, ravage Antonyms: build, create Definition 3: to destroy Synonyms: wipe out, ravage Antonyms: build, create The fire consumed the forest. http://www.kid-at-art.com/htdoc/lesson70.htm

The child was consumed with curiosity about her new pet. Definition 4: to engage fully Synonyms: absorb, engross Antonyms: release, surrender The child was consumed with curiosity about her new pet. http://rebloggy.com/post/love-truth-cute-quote-life-text-sad-quotes-beautiful-motivation-words-true-inspi/38301385865

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