devour
0 antonyms and opposites of devour, grouped by meaning.
Verb — To eat something quickly and hungrily.
How to use devour
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old French devorer, from Latin dēvorāre, built from de- (intensifying) and vorāre, "to swallow."
Full origin of devour →Frequently asked questions
What does “devour” mean?
The word “devour” means to eat something quickly and hungrily. In plain terms, to eat, destroy, or take in something eagerly and quickly.
How do you pronounce “devour”?
“Devour” is pronounced dih-VOW-uh (/dɪˈvaʊɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “devour” in a sentence?
Here is “devour” used in a sentence: “The kids devoured the pizza within minutes of it arriving.”
What part of speech is “devour”?
“Devour” is a verb.
Where does the word “devour” come from?
The word “devour” comes from Latin. From Old French devorer, from Latin dēvorāre, built from de- (intensifying) and vorāre, "to swallow.".
Is “devour” a common word?
“Devour” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “devour” have?
“Devour” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to eat something quickly and hungrily.