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Definition

verb. ate something eagerly and in large amounts.

Example Sentence

Our hike made us so hungry we devoured our lunch.

More Example Sentences

The hungry dog devoured its food quickly.

Synonyms

gobbled; consumed; devoured

Antonyms

nibbled; sipped; tasted

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Rhymes

  • broward
  • coward
  • flowered
  • glowered
  • howard
  • powered
  • scoured
  • showered
  • soured
  • towered

  • devoured
  • empowered

  • overpowered
  • underpowered
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