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Definition devour in British English

devour verb

[transitive] verb
/dɪˈvaʊə(r)/
1

to eat something very fast because you are hungry

Synonyms and related words
bite bolt cannibalize
2

to read, watch, or listen to something with a lot of interest or enthusiasm

Example

He was already devouring detective fiction as a young child.

3

if you are devoured by a feeling, you feel it very strongly and cannot get rid of it

Example

Chris was devoured by curiosity.

Synonyms and related words
come over return run away with
4

to destroy something completely

Synonyms and related words
destroy ruin devastate
Definition devour in British English