slake

[sleษชk]

slake Definition

  • 1quench or satisfy (one's thirst)
  • 2satisfy (a desire)
  • 3combine (quicklime) with water to produce calcium hydroxide

Using slake: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "slake" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He drank from the stream to slake his thirst.

  • Example

    She tried to slake her curiosity by asking questions.

  • Example

    The workers slaked the lime before adding it to the mixture.

slake Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with slake

  • slake one's anger

    to calm down or pacify oneself when angry

    Example

    He went for a walk to slake his anger.

  • to combine quicklime with water to produce calcium hydroxide

    Example

    The workers slaked the lime before adding it to the mixture.

  • slake thirst

    to quench one's thirst

    Example

    He drank from the stream to slake his thirst.

Origins of slake

from Old English 'sleacian', meaning 'to slacken'

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Summary: slake in Brief

'Slake' [sleษชk] is a verb that means to quench or satisfy one's thirst or desires. It can also refer to combining quicklime with water to produce calcium hydroxide. Examples include 'He drank from the stream to slake his thirst.' and 'She tried to slake her curiosity by asking questions.'