How do you pronounce extinguish?

extinguish is pronounced as /ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/.

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extinguish

🔥extinguish

verb

/ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/

extinct extirpate

Meaning

to put out a fire, light, or to end something

Example Sentences

The firefighters managed to extinguish the blaze within an hour.

Example Expressions

extinguish hope

Synonyms

douse, quench, snuff out, smother, suppress

Antonyms

ignite, kindle, light

Collocations

extinguish a fire, extinguish a cigarette, extinguish hope, extinguish flames

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