General synonyms:
* Consume: This is a very general synonym, meaning to eat or drink something.
* Gobble: This suggests eating something quickly and greedily.
* Inhale: This implies eating or drinking something very rapidly, almost as if you are inhaling it.
* Swallow: This refers to the act of taking food or drink into your mouth and swallowing it down.
* Bolt: This is similar to gobble, implying eating quickly and without chewing much.
* Gorge: This suggests eating excessively, often to the point of being uncomfortable.
* Gluttonize: This is a more formal synonym for gorge, implying excessive eating or drinking.
Synonyms for specific contexts:
* Absorb: If you are talking about reading or learning something, "absorb" can be a synonym for "devour."
* Destroy: If you are talking about something being completely consumed by fire, for example, "destroy" can be a synonym for "devour."
More figurative synonyms:
* Consume: This can also be used figuratively to describe something that takes up all of your attention or time.
* Enthrall: This implies being completely captivated by something, like a story or a piece of music.
* Engulf: This is used figuratively to describe something that completely surrounds or overwhelms something else.
The best synonym for "devour" will depend on the specific context in which you are using it.