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EXTINGUISH definition: 1. to stop a fire or a light burning: 2. to stop or get rid of an idea or feeling: 3. to stop a…. Learn more.
The meaning of EXTINGUISH is to bring to an end : make an end of. How to use extinguish in a sentence.
EXTINGUISH meaning: 1. to stop a fire or a light burning: 2. to stop or get rid of an idea or feeling: 3. to stop a…. Learn more.
verb (used with object) to put out (a fire, light, etc.); put out the flame of (something burning or lighted): to extinguish a candle. Synonyms: smother, quench. Antonyms: ignite, light. to put an end to or bring to an end; wipe out of existence; annihilate: to extinguish hope.
To extinguish something means to put an end to it, and get rid of it completely. Water can extinguish a fire; nasty smells can extinguish your appetite.
4 meanings: 1. to put out or quench (a light, flames, etc) 2. to remove or destroy entirely; annihilate 3. archaic to eclipse.... Click for more definitions.
1. to cause to stop burning; put out: to extinguish a fire. 2. to put an end to or bring to an end; wipe out of existence; annihilate: to extinguish hope. 3. to obscure or eclipse, as by superior brilliance. 4.
