devour

US /dɪˈvaʊ.ɚ/
UK /dɪˈvaʊ.ɚ/
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1.

verslinden, opslokken

eat (food or prey) hungrily or quickly

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He devoured the entire pizza in minutes.
Hij verslond de hele pizza in minuten.
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The lion quickly devoured its prey.
De leeuw verslond snel zijn prooi.
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gobblegorgewolfguzzlebolt
2.

verteren, vernietigen

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

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The flames quickly devoured the old wooden house.
De vlammen verslonden snel het oude houten huis.
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The disease began to devour his strength.
De ziekte begon zijn kracht te verteren.
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destroyconsumeengulfravageannihilate
3.

verslinden, opsnuiven

read (material) quickly and eagerly

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She devoured every book in the library.
Ze verslond elk boek in de bibliotheek.
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He devoured the news article, eager for details.
Hij verslond het nieuwsartikel, gretig naar details.
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