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quench

verb
/kwentʃ/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

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

He drank water to quench his thirst.

Example Expressions

quench the flames

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Collocations

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

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