consumed
kənˈsjuːmd
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Definition of consumed - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
fully usedcompletely used or absorbed
  • The resources were completely consumed by the project..
depleted exhausted spent
2.
psychologyoverwhelmed by a strong emotion or idea
  • She was consumed by guilt after the accident.
engulfed immersed overwhelmed
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Expressions with consumed

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deeply overwhelmed, controlled by strong dread
He was consumed by fear during the storm.
feel a strong emotion that takes over your thoughts
She was consumed with jealousy after hearing the news.
deeply affected by guilt
He felt consumed by guilt for his past mistakes.
overwhelmed with intense anger
He was consumed by anger after hearing the news.
overwhelmed by intense anger affecting behavior
He was consumed with rage after the unfair decision.

Origin of consumed

Latin, consumere (to use up)

Terms with consumed included in their meaning

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consumption
beverages consumed for refreshment or pleasure
nutrition
solid substance consumed for nutrition
beverages
juice extracted from oranges, consumed as a drink
regular consumption
food and drink regularly consumed by a person or animal
goneadj.
consumption
completely used up or consumed
eatingadj.
for eating
bred to be consumed as food
building fire
be completely consumed by fire
beverage
liquid extracted from carrots, often consumed as a drink

Examples of consumed in a sentence

  • He was consumed with curiosity.
  • He was consumed by thoughts of revenge.
  • They were consumed by the desire to win.

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  1. French:consommé, rongé, ...
  2. German:verbraucht, verzehrt, ...
  3. Italian:consumato, divorato, ...
  4. Spanish:agotado, consumido, ...
  5. Portuguese:esgotado, dominado, ...
  6. Chinese:耗尽的, 被压倒的, ...
  7. Japanese:完全に使い果たされた, 圧倒された, ...
  8. Arabic:مُستَهلَك, مُستَغرَق, ...
  9. Hebrew:כָּלוּי, אָפוּף, ...
  10. Russian:израсходованный, поглощенный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:спожитий, поглинений, ...
  12. Hindi:समाप्त, अपराधबोध से ग्रस्त, ...
consume
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Definition of consume - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
eatingeat or drink something
  • She consumed a large pizza by herself..
devour ingest
2.
resourcesuse up resources or materials
  • The car consumes a lot of fuel.
deplete expend utilize
3.
businessspend money on goods or services
  • They consume more than they save.
expend spend
4.
firecompletely destroy by burning or decomposition
  • The fire consumed the entire building.
burn up devour incinerate
5.
psychologyoccupy someone's thoughts or attention fully
  • He was consumed by guilt.
engross obsess preoccupy
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occupy someone's mind completely
The upcoming exam consumed her thoughts all week.
become extremely envious of someone or something
She was consumed with jealousy when she saw her friend's new car.
feel intense jealousy
She was consumed with envy when she saw her friend's new car.
let anger take over completely
She was consumed with anger and couldn't think straight.
to be overwhelmed by intense sadness
She was consumed with despair after hearing the tragic news.
to be unable to accept something as true
She was consumed with disbelief at the news of his resignation.

Origin of consume

Latin, consumere (to use up)

Examples of consume in a sentence

  • They consumed their meals in silence.
  • Factories consume vast amounts of water.
  • The project will consume most of our budget.
  • Families consume a large portion of their income on essentials.
  • He tends to consume his earnings on luxury items.
  • The wildfire consumed the dry forest.

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  1. French:consommer, utiliser, ...
  2. German:verzehren, verbrauchen, ...
  3. Italian:ingerire, utilizzare, ...
  4. Spanish:consumir, gastar, ...
  5. Portuguese:consumir, gastar, ...
  6. Chinese:吃, 耗费, ...
  7. Japanese:消費する, 使い果たす, ...
  8. Arabic:تَنَاوَلَ, اِسْتَهْلَكَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לֶאֱכוֹל, לְבַזְבֵּז, ...
  10. Russian:потреблять, расходовать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:споживати, використовувати, ...
  12. Hindi:खाना, खपत करना, ...
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