Main Entry: con·sume
Pronunciation: \kən-ˈsüm\
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): con·sumed; con·sum·ing
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French consumer, from Latin consumere, from com- + sumere to take up, take, from sub- up + emere to take — more at sub-, redeem
Date: 14th century
transitive verb
1: to do away with completely : destroy <fire consumed several buildings>
2 a: to spend wastefully : squander b: use up <writing consumed much of his time>
3 a: to eat or drink especially in great quantity <consumed several bags of pretzels> b: to enjoy avidly : devour <mysteries, which she consumes for fun — E. R. Lipson>
4: to engage fully : engross <consumed with curiosity>
5: to utilize as a customer <consume goods and services>
intransitive verb
1: to waste or burn away : perish
2: to utilize economic goods
