consume
/kənˈsjuːm/
con · sume
kən · ˈsjuːm
English Definition
v. to use up or eat
Significado en Español
consumir
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tiêu thụ, ăn uống
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “consume”:
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A
save
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B
devour
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C
conserve
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D
preserve
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B — devour.
“consume” means v. to use up or eat
Common questions about “consume”
What does “consume” mean?
consume — v. to use up or eat. In Chinese: 消耗，吃喝.
How do you pronounce “consume”?
consume is pronounced /kənˈsjuːm/. It breaks into 2 syllables: con · sume.
Is “consume” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. consume appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
