devour
Third Person
devours
Present Participle
devouring
Past Tense
devoured
Past Participle
devoured
1
to eat something eagerly and in large quantities, often implying intense hunger or enjoyment
transitive
- The aroma of freshly baked cookies made it irresistible, and the kids eagerly devoured the entire batch.
- At the summer barbecue, guests lined up to devour the delicious grilled burgers and hot dogs.
- With excitement, the family sat down to devour the Thanksgiving feast they had spent hours preparing.
- After a day of hiking, they are so hungry that they can devour a hearty meal in no time.
- In the bustling food market, visitors eagerly devour street food from various vendors.
2
to destroy or demolish entirely
transitive
- The fire devoured the old wooden house in just a few hours.
- The army devoured the enemy forces, leaving no survivors.
- The storm devoured everything in its path, leaving devastation behind.
- The powerful floodwaters devoured the crops, ruining the entire harvest.
- The avalanche devoured the mountain village, burying everything under snow.
3
to read written material with great enthusiasm and speed
transitive
- She devoured the entire mystery novel in one sitting, unable to put it down.
- As a child, she devoured fairy tales, letting her imagination run wild with each story.
- He devoured the biography of his favorite musician, fascinated by the artist's life and career.
- She devoured all the articles on the topic, wanting to be fully informed before the meeting.
- He devoured the news reports, wanting to stay updated on the developing situation.