What is the meaning of devour?

verb

  • Destroy completely.
    • usage: "Fire had devoured our home"
  • Enjoy avidly.
    • usage: "She devoured his novels"
  • Eat immoderately.
    • usage: "Some people can down a pound of meat in the course of one meal"
  • Eat greedily.
    • usage: "he devoured three sandwiches"
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