Definition of consume
consumed;
consuming
transitive verb
1
:to do away with completely :destroy
- Fire consumed several buildings.
2 a
:to spend wastefully :squander
- consumed his inheritance on luxuries
b
:use up
- Writing consumed much of his time.
3 a
:to eat or drink especially in great quantity
- consumed several bags of pretzels
b
:to enjoy avidly :devour
- … mysteries, which she consumes for fun …
- —Eden Ross Lipson
4
:to engage fully :engross
- consumed with curiosity
5
:to utilize as a customer
- consume goods and services
