eat

take in food; used of animals only

“This dog doesn't eat certain kinds of meat”

use up (resources or materials)

worry or cause anxiety in a persistent way

“What's eating you?”

cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid

eat a meal; take a meal

“We did not eat until 10 P.M. because there were so many phone calls”

take in solid food

“She was eating a banana”