💧quench

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