slake

[sleɪk]

slake Definition

• 1. quench or satisfy (one's thirst)
• 2. satisfy (a desire)
• 3. combine (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

Synonyms for slake

• quench
• satiate
• appease
• gratify
• fulfill

Antonyms for slake

• intensify
• aggravate
• provoke

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.

• slake lime

  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' [sleɪk] 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.'