quench

verb

ˈkwench

quenched; quenching; quenches

transitive verb

: put out, extinguish

: to put out the light or fire of

quench glowing coals with water

: to cool (something, such as heated metal) suddenly by immersion (as in oil or water)

: to cause to lose heat or warmth

you have quenched the warmth of France toward you

Alfred Tennyson

: to bring (something immaterial) to an end typically by satisfying, damping, cooling, or decreasing

a rational understanding of the laws of nature can quench impossible desires

Lucius Garvin

the praise that quenches all desire to read the book

T. S. Eliot

: to terminate by or as if by destroying : eliminate

the Commonwealth party quenched a whole generation of play-acting

Margery Bailey

quench a rebellion

: to relieve or satisfy with liquid

quenched his thirst at a wayside spring

intransitive verb

: to become extinguished : cool

: to become calm : subside

quenchable

ˈkwen-chə-bəl How to pronounce quench (audio)

adjective

quencher noun

quenchless

ˈkwench-ləs How to pronounce quench (audio)

adjective

Synonyms

blanket
douse
dowse
extinguish
put out
snuff (out)

See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

we thoroughly quenched the campfire before we headed to bed this lemonade really quenches my thirst

Recent Examples on the Web Hanskin’s essence boasts five benefits in one: moisturizing, glowing, boosting, balancing, and softening to quench thirsty skin for a youthful complexion.

Kiana Murden, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2022 With the wealth of knowledge and forecasting around the NFL draft, oddsmakers set as many creative proposition offerings as possible to quench bettors' rapid appetite.

Lance Pugmire, USA TODAY, 25 Apr. 2022 For travelers who have a thirst to quench and are on the hunt for adventure, too — or for those just looking to explore what's out there, here are six breweries that offer unforgettable views of our America.

Fox News, 7 July 2022 Sotheby’s is more than happy to keep helping wine collectors quench their thirst for Burgundy.

Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 June 2022 To quench your hair's thirst, a few drops of this hydrating oil will do the trick.

ELLE, 10 June 2022 Meanwhile, tons of self-help columns are devoted to quench people’s self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and insecurities.

Tomas Chamorro-premuzic, Forbes, 7 June 2022 Radlers are a mix of juice and beer, are extraordinarily low in alcohol and meant for cyclists to quench their thirst on a respite during a ride.

cleveland, 5 June 2022 That water, free of soap and any debris, can be reused to quench thirsty houseplants or yards.

Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English -cwencan; akin to Old English -cwincan to vanish, Old Frisian quinka

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

单词	quench
释义	quench verb ˈkwench quenched; quenching; quenches transitive verb 1 a : put out, extinguish b : to put out the light or fire of quench glowing coals with water c : to cool (something, such as heated metal) suddenly by immersion (as in oil or water) d : to cause to lose heat or warmth you have quenched the warmth of France toward you Alfred Tennyson 2 a : to bring (something immaterial) to an end typically by satisfying, damping, cooling, or decreasing a rational understanding of the laws of nature can quench impossible desires Lucius Garvin the praise that quenches all desire to read the book T. S. Eliot b : to terminate by or as if by destroying : eliminate the Commonwealth party quenched a whole generation of play-acting Margery Bailey quench a rebellion c : to relieve or satisfy with liquid quenched his thirst at a wayside spring intransitive verb 1 : to become extinguished : cool 2 : to become calm : subside quenchable ˈkwen-chə-bəl adjective quencher noun quenchless ˈkwench-ləs adjective Synonyms blanket douse dowse extinguish put out snuff (out) See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences we thoroughly quenched the campfire before we headed to bed this lemonade really quenches my thirst Recent Examples on the Web Hanskin’s essence boasts five benefits in one: moisturizing, glowing, boosting, balancing, and softening to quench thirsty skin for a youthful complexion. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2022 With the wealth of knowledge and forecasting around the NFL draft, oddsmakers set as many creative proposition offerings as possible to quench bettors' rapid appetite. Lance Pugmire, USA TODAY, 25 Apr. 2022 For travelers who have a thirst to quench and are on the hunt for adventure, too — or for those just looking to explore what's out there, here are six breweries that offer unforgettable views of our America. Fox News, 7 July 2022 Sotheby’s is more than happy to keep helping wine collectors quench their thirst for Burgundy. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 June 2022 To quench your hair's thirst, a few drops of this hydrating oil will do the trick. ELLE, 10 June 2022 Meanwhile, tons of self-help columns are devoted to quench people’s self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and insecurities. Tomas Chamorro-premuzic, Forbes, 7 June 2022 Radlers are a mix of juice and beer, are extraordinarily low in alcohol and meant for cyclists to quench their thirst on a respite during a ride. cleveland, 5 June 2022 That water, free of soap and any debris, can be reused to quench thirsty houseplants or yards. Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Old English -cwencan; akin to Old English -cwincan to vanish, Old Frisian quinka First Known Use 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Phrases Containing quench quench one's/someone's thirst quench one's/someone's thirst Kids Definition quench verb ˈkwench quenched; quenching 1 : to end by satisfying The drink quenched my thirst. 2 : to put out (as a fire) quench verb 1 as in to extinguish to cause to cease burning we thoroughly quenched the campfire before we headed to bed Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance extinguish douse dowse blanket put out smother suffocate choke blow out stub snuff (out) rub out stamp (out) snub (out) Antonyms & Near Antonyms ignite fire inflame light kindle enflame 2 as in to satisfy to put a complete end to (a physical need or desire) this lemonade really quenches my thirst Synonyms & Similar Words satisfy slake satiate sate assuage gratify alleviate relieve indulge humor lighten saturate cloy surfeit cater (to) Antonyms & Near Antonyms excite stimulate arouse pique tease tantalize
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quench

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