consume

verb7

1. •
   To use up.

   • The power plant consumes 30 tons of coal per hour.
2. •
   To obtain and use goods or services as an individual.

   • In a materialistic society, individuals are taught to consume, consume, consume.
   • If you consume this product while in Japan, you may be subject to consumption tax.
3. •
   To absorb information, especially through the mass media.

   • The Internet has changed the way we consume news.
4. •
   To eat.

   • Baby birds consume their own weight in food each day.
5. •
   To completely occupy the thoughts or attention of.

   • Desire consumed him.
6. •
   To destroy completely.

   • The building was consumed by fire.
7. •
   (no longer used) To waste away slowly.

   • Therefore, let Benedick, like cover'd fire, / Consume away in sighs. — 1598