Consume
/kənˈsjuːm/noun
To use up a resource or to eat or drink something completely.
Did you know?The Latin root 'consumere' means 'to take together' or 'to use up', reflecting a powerful act of transformation and absorption.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
consumere
“To take together; to use up or waste.”
Old French
Old French
consommer
“To finish, complete, or waste away.”
Middle English
Middle English
consumen
“To waste or destroy completely.”
Modern English
English
consume
“To use up resources or to eat or drink.”