LEARNit Dictionary
consume
verb
/kənˈsjuːm/
UK
/kənˈsuːm/
US
B1
OPAL
1
B1
to use something, especially fuel, energy or time
مصرف کردن, صرف کردن
2
B1
to eat or drink something
خوردن, نوشیدن
Before he died, he had
consumed
a large quantity of
alcohol
.
a half-consumed loaf of bread
Red meat should be consumed in moderation.
3
to fill somebody with a strong feeling
پر کردن, سرشار کردن, اکنده کردن, مملو کردن, مالامال کردن
Carolyn was consumed with guilt.
Rage consumed him.
4
to completely destroy something
نابود کردن, کاملا از بین بردن
The hotel was quickly consumed by fire.