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verb [ T ] uk / kənˈsjuːm / us / kənˈsuːm / consume verb [T] (USE RESOURCE) C1. to use fuel, energy, time, or a product, especially in large amounts: Our high living standards cause our current population to consume 25 percent of the world's oil. Most of their manufactured products are consumed domestically.
C1. to use fuel, energy, time, or a product, especially in large amounts: Our high living standards cause our current population to consume 25 percent of the world's oil. Most of their manufactured products are consumed domestically. The software consumes huge amounts of internet bandwidth.
verb. use up (resources or materials) “this car consumes a lot of gas” synonyms: deplete, eat, eat up, exhaust, run through, use up, wipe out. occupy, take, use up. require (time or space) see more. verb. destroy completely. “The fire consumed the building” see more. verb. engage fully. “The effort to pass the exam consumed all his energy” see more
Check pronunciation: consume. Definition of consume verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
6 days ago · If you are consumed with a feeling or idea, it affects you very strongly indeed. [literary].... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.
3 days ago · [VERB noun] ...serving chocolate ice-creams for the children to consume in the kitchen. [VERB noun] 2. verb. To consume an amount of fuel, energy, or time means to use it up. New refrigerators consume 70 percent less electricity than older models. [VERB noun] ...plans which will consume hours of time and deplete your cash reserves. [VERB noun]
From Longman Business Dictionary con‧sume /kənˈsjuːm-ˈsuːm/ verb 1 [ intransitive, transitive] to buy and use goods, services, energy, or natural materials Never underestimate the power of the American citizen to consume.
