extinguish
Translation
to put out, to quench, to bring to an end
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.
The new law extinguished their hopes for reform.
The new law extinguished their hopes for reform.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to put out (sth.) Firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze.
Similar Words
Synonyms: put out, quench, douse; Antonyms: ignite, light
Etymology
From Latin 'ex-' (out) + 'stinguere' (to quench). Literally 'to quench out'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'exiting' a fire. To make a fire 'exit', you extinguish it.