verb as in strong fondness

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consume, burn, devour

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Example Sentences

Example:He quickly consumed the entire bag of chips before the movie started.

Definition:To use or take in completely; to devour; to eat up.

From consume

Example:The forest fire devoured acres of woodland, leaving only charred remains behind.

Definition:To convert (a substance) into ashes, carbon dioxide, and water by means of fire or heat.

From burn

Example:An insatiable appetite devoured the entire cookie to the last crumb.

Definition:To consume with excessive eagerness; to eat up or consume completely.

From devour