consume
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Consume fresh broccoli within three days; after that, it'll start to become limp and no one wants that.
From Salon • Mar. 4, 2022
Consume these materials together, pick them apart, respond to them.
From Slate • Feb. 2, 2021
Consume, he notes, is from the Latin consumere, meaning “to seize or take over completely”.
From The Guardian • Jan. 5, 2021
The parameter β1 was called the Marginal Propensity to Consume in Macroeconomics Principles.
From Textbooks • Nov. 29, 2017
Now, fearful lest this unproductive strife Consume at once my fortune and my life, I take the only course I can pursue, And shun my debtor and my lawyer too.
From Notes and Queries, Number 23, April 6, 1850 by Various
Vocabulary lists containing consume
Eat Your Words
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
"Julius Caesar" by William Shakespeare, Act II
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Number the Stars
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!