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- To consume something by mouth; to ingest food or other edible substances.
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- To be swallowed or devoured by an animal or other agent; to be eaten (often used of prey being consumed).
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- To fall heavily, to crash, or to suffer a sudden mishap, especially while attempting a stunt or risky action.
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- To accept an unpleasant fact, decision, or consequence reluctantly; to put up with something undesirable.
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- To indicate that the speaker will accept humiliation or admit error if a stated assertion proves false; used to express strong confidence in one's claim.