to consume, to eat up
Etwas (meist eine Mahlzeit) vollständig essen.
To eat something up completely (usually food).
☞ Often used in the context of fine dishes or large portions.
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Die Gäste verspeisten das köstliche Menü.— The guests consumed the delicious menu.
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Er hat die ganze Torte allein verspeist.— He ate up the whole cake by himself.