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extinguish

[ikˈstiŋɡwɪʃ]

extinguish Definition

  • 1to put out (a fire, light, etc.); quench
  • 2to destroy or get rid of something completely

Using extinguish: Examples

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

  • Example

    The firefighters worked hard to extinguish the raging inferno.

  • Example

    He quickly extinguished the candle flame with his fingers.

  • Example

    The company decided to extinguish the old product line.

  • Example

    The new regulations aim to extinguish corruption in the government.

extinguish Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for extinguish

Antonyms for extinguish

Phrases with extinguish

  • to cause someone to lose hope or confidence

    Example

    The constant failures extinguished his hope of ever succeeding.

  • to pay off a debt completely

    Example

    She finally managed to extinguish her student loan debt after years of hard work.

  • to bring an end to a war or conflict

    Example

    The peace talks aimed to extinguish the flames of war between the two countries.

Origins of extinguish

from Latin 'exstinguere', meaning 'to quench'

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Summary: extinguish in Brief

To 'extinguish' [ikˈstiŋɡwɪʃ] means to put out a fire or light, or to completely destroy or get rid of something. It has both literal and figurative uses, such as 'The firefighters worked hard to extinguish the raging inferno' and 'The company decided to extinguish the old product line.' Phrases include 'extinguish hope,' 'extinguish a debt,' and 'extinguish the flames of war.'