💧quench

verb
/kwɛntʃ/

Meaning

To satisfy thirst or extinguish something like fire.
to satisfy thirst by drinking; to extinguish fire

Example Sentences

He drank water to quench his thirst.

He drank water to quench his thirst after the long run.

Example Expressions

quench the flames

Synonyms

satisfy, extinguish, slake, douse, put out
Entry 1
satisfy, extinguish, slake, douse
Entry 2
satisfy, extinguish, put out, slake

Antonyms

ignite, inflame, kindle, intensify
Entry 1
ignite, inflame
Entry 2
ignite, kindle, intensify

Collocations

quench thirst, quench fire, quench desire, completely quench, immediately quench, finally quench
Entry 1
quench thirst, quench fire, quench desire
Entry 2
quench thirst, quench fire, completely quench, immediately quench, finally quench

Related Vocabularies

to behave toward someone or something in a particular way
to take someone else's work or ideas and present them as your own
to destroy completely; to defeat utterly
To tell someone about a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it.
Make the best or most effective use of a situation, opportunity, or resource.
to have and retain possession of; to continue doing

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