Answer: consumes

AnswerCrossword Clue
CONSUMESPolishes off
CONSUMESBurns up.
CONSUMESExpends by use
CONSUMESEats
consumesCONSUME, to devour (to eat voraciously)
consumes(esp. of a fire) Completely destroy
consumesEat, drink, or ingest (food or drink)
consumesUse up (a resource)
consumesBuy (goods or services)
consumes(of a feeling) Absorb all of the attention and energy of (someone)