extinguish
Translation
to put out, to quench
Examples
Firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze.
Firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze.
Please extinguish all cigarettes before entering.
Please extinguish all cigarettes before entering.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to put out (sth.) The firefighters extinguished the fire quickly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: put out, quench, douse; Antonyms: ignite, light
Etymology
From Latin 'ex-' (out) and 'stinguere' (to quench). Literally 'to quench out'.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'ex'tinguisher putting 'out' a fire. The prefix 'ex-' means 'out'.