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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

   

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Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Extinguish

What does 'extinguish' mean?
To extinguish means to put out a fire or to make something stop burning.
How do you pronounce 'extinguish'?
You say 'extinguish' like this: eks-TING-gwish.
What is the origin of the word 'extinguish'?
The word 'extinguish' comes from the Latin word 'extinguere', which means to quench or put out.
What is the meaning of 'extinguish' in Kannada?
The word 'extinguish' in Kannada is 'ಅಗ್ನಿ ನಾಶಮಾಡು' (Agni nāśamāḍu).