2syllables
devours
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devours is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, devours is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofdevours
1verb
- To eat quickly, greedily, hungrily, or ravenously.
- To rapidly destroy, engulf, or lay waste.
Example: "The fire was devouring the building."
- To take in avidly with the intellect or with one's gaze.
Example: "She intended to devour the book."
- To absorb or engross the mind fully, especially in a destructive manner.
Example: "After the death of his wife, he was devoured by grief."
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