The Only Use of
devour
in
Bud, Not Buddy
- I am very impressed, you really devoured that book, didn't you?
p. 91.2devoured = read completely with eager interest
Definitions:
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(1)
(devour as in: devoured three sandwiches) eat rapidly and completely -- usually due to being very hungry
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(2)
(devour as in: devours crime novels) to read, listen, or watch with eager interest
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(3)
(devour as in: devoured by flames) to completely consume, destroy, or engulf (surround or cover)