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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..
2.
psychologyoverwhelmed by a strong emotion or idea
- She was consumed by guilt after the accident.
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
consumption
completely used up or consumed
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
reduction
reduce the amount of something used or consumed
drink
tea consumed in the evening
consumption
ready to be consumed
beverage
liquid from pineapples consumed as a drink
resources
completely consumed or depleted
winter
hot drink or food consumed in winter
beverage
drink consumed after another
food
causing weight gain when consumed
food or drink
causing flatulence when consumed
consumption
partially consumed or worn away
consumption
amount of food or drink consumed
chemistry
substance increasing reaction rate without being consumed
drink
coffee meant to be consumed away from the place of purchase
food
cause discomfort or illness when consumed
consumption
completely consumed or affected by something
general term
any substance that can be consumed as food
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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- French:consommé, rongé, ...
- German:verbraucht, verzehrt, ...
- Italian:consumato, divorato, ...
- Spanish:agotado, consumido, ...
- Portuguese:esgotado, dominado, ...
- Chinese:耗尽的, 被压倒的, ...
- Japanese:完全に使い果たされた, 圧倒された, ...
- Arabic:مُستَهلَك, مُستَغرَق, ...
- Hebrew:כָּלוּי, אָפוּף, ...
- Russian:израсходованный, поглощенный, ...
- Ukrainian:спожитий, поглинений, ...
- Hindi:समाप्त, अपराधबोध से ग्रस्त, ...
Definition of consume - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
eatingeat or drink something
- She consumed a large pizza by herself..
2.
resourcesuse up resources or materials
- The car consumes a lot of fuel.
3.
businessspend money on goods or services
- They consume more than they save.
4.
firecompletely destroy by burning or decomposition
- The fire consumed the entire building.
5.
psychologyoccupy someone's thoughts or attention fully
- He was consumed by guilt.
Expressions with consume
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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.
become extremely anxious or worried
She was consumed with fear before the big presentation.
feel intense humiliation, guilt or loss of honor
After the lie was exposed, she was consumed with shame.
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.
Flames quickly consumed the wooden structure. The mystery novel consumed her every thought. Fear consumed him as he entered the dark room.
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- French:consommer, utiliser, ...
- German:verzehren, verbrauchen, ...
- Italian:ingerire, utilizzare, ...
- Spanish:consumir, gastar, ...
- Portuguese:consumir, gastar, ...
- Chinese:吃, 耗费, ...
- Japanese:消費する, 使い果たす, ...
- Arabic:تَنَاوَلَ, اِسْتَهْلَكَ, ...
- Hebrew:לֶאֱכוֹל, לְבַזְבֵּז, ...
- Russian:потреблять, расходовать, ...
- Ukrainian:споживати, використовувати, ...
- Hindi:खाना, खपत करना, ...
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