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extinguish

/ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
ex · tin · guish ɪk · ˈstɪŋ · ɡwɪʃ
English Definition
v. to put out a fire or light
中文释义
熄灭
Significado en Español
extinguir, apagar
한국어 뜻
끄다, 소화하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
dập tắt, tắt
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Example Sentence

Firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze.

消防员努力扑灭这场大火。

Synonyms
put out quench douse
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “extinguish”:

  1. A light
  2. B ignite
  3. C quench
  4. D kindle
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C — quench. “extinguish” means v. to put out a fire or light

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The firefighters worked very quickly to ______ the roaring flames.

  1. A ignite
  2. B fuel
  3. C spread
  4. D extinguish
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D — extinguish. “extinguish” means v. to put out a fire or light

Common questions about “extinguish”

What does “extinguish” mean?

extinguish — v. to put out a fire or light. In Chinese: 熄灭.

How do you pronounce “extinguish”?

extinguish is pronounced /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ex · tin · guish.

How do you use “extinguish” in a sentence?

Firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze. (消防员努力扑灭这场大火。)

What are synonyms for “extinguish”?

put out, quench, douse — all close in meaning to extinguish (v. to put out a fire or light).

Is “extinguish” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. extinguish appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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