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devour

/dɪ'vaʊr/

Synonyms of devour Antonyms of devour Examples of devour Usage of devour Parts of devour Definition that contains devour Words sounding like devour Explanation of devour

verb
eat greedily
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"he devoured three sandwiches"

Similar:

guttle pig raven

type of:
eat
verb
eat up completely, as with great appetite
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Similar:

consume demolish down go through

type of:
polish off eat up finish
verb
destroy completely
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"Fire had devoured our home"

type of:
ruin destroy
verb
enjoy avidly
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"She devoured his novels"

type of:
savour enjoy relish savor bask

Examples of devour

"he devoured three sandwiches"
"Fire had devoured our home"
"She devoured his novels"