devour

Definition

To eat quickly, greedily, hungrily, or ravenously.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English devouren, from Old French devorer (Modern French dévorer), from Latin dēvorō, from vorō.

Example Sentences

• "Once constituted, capital reproduces itself faster than output increases. The past devours the future."
• "The fire was devouring the building."
• "If ye refuse[…]ye shall be devoured with the sword."

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