Extinguish

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Meanings of Extinguish

   
Verb
  • To put out a fire or light; to make it stop burning.
  • To end something completely; to make it go away.
  • To cover or hide something so you can't see it.
   

Explanation of the word: Extinguish

Extinguish means to put out a fire or a light. Like when you blow out a candle, you make it go away.

   

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Translations for the word: Extinguish

   
hindi
बुझाना

bujhana

सामान्य करना

samaanya karna

बुझाना

bujhana

   
   

Synonyms for the word: Extinguish

douse put out quench
   

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Extinguish

To extinguish means to put out a fire or to make something stop burning.

You say 'extinguish' like this: eks-TING-gwish.

The word 'extinguish' comes from the Latin word 'extinguere', which means to quench or put out.

The word 'extinguish' in Kannada is 'ಅಗ್ನಿ ನಾಶಮಾಡು' (Agni nāśamāḍu).