Consume

Synonyms of consume

• absorb
• devour
• ingest

Antonyms of consume

• create
• generate
• produce

Collocations of consume

consume food

Frequency: 80 %

It is important to consume food regularly to maintain good health.

consume information

Frequency: 70 %

Students need to consume information from various sources to write a comprehensive research paper.

consume alcohol

Frequency: 65 %

It is not safe to consume alcohol before driving.

consume time

Frequency: 60 %

The lengthy meeting consumed a lot of our time.

consume energy

Frequency: 50 %

Athletes need to consume energy-rich foods to perform at their best.

Idiomatic Expressions for consume

• Phrase: consume resources
  Meaning: to use up or deplete resources
  Usage: The new factory consumed resources at an alarming rate, causing concerns about sustainability.