The boy eagerly devoured his favorite meal.

Meaning: This means the boy was eating his meal with great enthusiasm.

Choice of Words: Eagerly is an adverb that describes the way the boy was eating. Devoured is a verb that describes the way the boy was eating quickly and hungrily. When you put them together, "Eagerly devoured" means that the boy was eating his favorite meal very quickly and hungrily.

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