extinguished

[US]/ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
[UK]/ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to put out a fire or light; to cause something to cease to exist

Phrases & Collocations

extinguished fire

extinguished light

extinguished hope

extinguished flame

extinguished passion

extinguished desire

extinguished spark

extinguished dream

extinguished life

Example Sentences

the fire was quickly extinguished by the firefighters.

his hopes of winning the game were extinguished.

she extinguished the candle before leaving the room.

the team extinguished their opponents' chances of scoring.

his anger was extinguished after the apology.

the scientists worked to extinguish the threat of the virus.

they extinguished the rumors with a public statement.

the match was extinguished before it could ignite anything.

the light was extinguished as the power went out.

efforts to extinguish the conflict were unsuccessful.

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