consume
Pronunciation:
/kənˈsjuːm//kənˈsjuːm//kənˈsuːm/verb
Definitions
To use up.
Example: The power plant consumes 30 tons of coal per hour.
To eat.
Example: Baby birds consume their own weight in food each day.
To completely occupy the thoughts or attention of.
Example: Desire consumed him.
To destroy completely.
Example: The building was consumed by fire.