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DEVOURS

(verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Devours.

Devours - as a verb

To consume

Example: "Fire had devoured our home"

Enjoy avidly

Example: "She devoured his novels"

Eat up completely, as with great appetite

Example: "Some people can down a pound of meat in the course of one meal"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
consumedemolishdowngo through

Eat greedily

Example: "He devoured three sandwiches"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
guttlepigraven

Example Sentences

"He devours all the books he can get his hands on."
"The hungry lion devours its prey without hesitation."
"She devours every piece of chocolate in the box."
"The army devours the enemy's territory in a swift offensive."
"He devours his breakfast quickly before heading to work."
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Word Game Points

Is DEVOURS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, devours is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DEVOURS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is DEVOURS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, devours is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEVOURS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is DEVOURS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, devours is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEVOURS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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