devour
verb (used with object)
to swallow or eat up hungrily, voraciously, or ravenously.
devoured
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past participleof devour.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof devour.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
devourverb (used with object)to swallow or eat up hungrily, voraciously, or ravenously.
Example Sentences
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Such heat contributed to ideal conditions for wildfires that devoured swathes of land across the continent.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
His articles in the Red Star were devoured by tens of millions of readers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
It arrived at the peak of unscripted television’s popularity — a period when audiences devoured shows like “Survivor” and “American Idol” at their regularly scheduled times on television.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 24, 2026
"We have tentatively suggested that the long palps might allow the male to keep a safer distance during mating and help him avoid being attacked and devoured by the highly aggressive female."
From Science Daily ● Apr. 6, 2026
He reached for his bag for another packed meal and devoured it.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
