/dɪˈvaʊər/
de·vour
BrE /dɪˈvaʊə(r)/
NAmE /dɪˈvaʊər/
~ sth
to eat all of sth quickly, especially because you are very hungry
SYN gobble
to read or look at sth with great interest and enthusiasm
She devoured everything she could lay her hands on: books, magazines and newspapers.
~ sb/sth
(formal)
to destroy sb/sth
SYN engulf
Flames devoured the house.
be devoured by sth
to be filled with a strong emotion that seems to control you
She was devoured by envy and hatred.