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Devour Meaning for Kids

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What Does Devour Mean?

Verb

  • To eat something very quickly and hungrily.
  • To read or look at something with a lot of interest.
  • To use up or destroy something completely.

Devour — Full Explanation

Devour means to eat something all up really fast because you are very hungry. It's like when you finish your lunch in just a few minutes!

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Devour Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
निगलना (nigalna)

nigalna

खाना (khana)

khana

भोजन (bhojan)

bhojan

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Frequently Asked Questions About Devour

What does 'devour' mean?
To devour means to eat something very quickly and eagerly.
How do you pronounce 'devour'?
You pronounce 'devour' like this: dih-vow-er.
What is the origin of the word 'devour'?
The word 'devour' comes from the Latin word 'devorare', which means to swallow down.
What is the meaning of 'devour' in Bengali?
The word 'devour' in Bengali is 'গিলতে' (Gilte).