consume



consume mass quantities

To eat, drink, or otherwise consume large amounts of something. Primarily heard in US, South Africa. Large family holidays are all typified by consuming mass quantities of food and alcohol. As the largest economy on the planet, our prerogative seems to be to consume mass quantities of the Earth's resources.
See also: consume, mass, quantity

consumed by desire

Completely absorbed and controlled by one's passion or lust for something or someone. Jonathan found himself consumed by desire to be with Stephen, such that he could no longer pay attention in class. Many men, consumed by desire for a woman, have committed atrocious and sometimes bizarre acts of depravity. Consumed by his desire to rule the world, the dictator was blind to the mutiny of his advisors.
See also: consume, desire

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Lois (1)LO-is (English)English, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Nandag-Scottish
MarcieMAHR-seeEnglish
Yuuyoo:Japanese
Louisette-French
Carlisle[ka:'lail]