verb (present participle of eat) as in strong fondness

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consumption, consuming, taking in

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Example Sentences

Example:Daily consumption of vegetables is important for good health.

Definition:The act of using or deducting nourishment from food; the act of taking in and assimilating anything; the act of destroying.

From consumption

Example:She has a voracious appetite and consumes everything placed in front of her.

Definition:The act of taking in and assimilating food or other substances; the act of destroying; consumption; destruction.

From consuming

Example:He took in his food fast during the meal.

Definition:The act of incorporating or absorbing something, like food, into the body; the act of consuming something.

From taking in