devour

US /dɪˈvaʊ.ɚ/
UK /dɪˈvaʊ.ɚ/
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1.

eat (food or prey) hungrily or quickly

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He devoured the entire pizza in minutes.
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The lion quickly devoured its prey.
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gobblegorgewolfguzzlebolt
2.

(of a fire or disease) destroy (something) completely

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The flames quickly devoured the old wooden house.
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The disease began to devour his strength.
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destroyconsumeengulfravageannihilate
3.

read (material) quickly and eagerly

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She devoured every book in the library.
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He devoured the news article, eager for details.
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absorbimmerse oneself inpore overstudyperuse