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extinguish

/ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/

Translations

extinguishverb

extinguished

Past Simple

extinguished

Past Participle

extinguishing

Gerund

/ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/

They managed to extinguish the candle before it burned out completely.

Им удалось погасить свечу, прежде чем она полностью сгорела.

He used a blanket to extinguish the fire.

Он использовал одеяло, чтобы гасить огонь.

Firefighters work hard to extinguish the flames.

Пожарные усердно работают, чтобы тушить пламя.

Additional translations

Synonyms

put out

snuff out

Antonyms

extinguishverb

To put out a fire or light.

Firefighters worked tirelessly to extinguish the blaze.

To bring to an end; to terminate or nullify.

The new policy aims to extinguish any remaining doubts about the company's commitment to sustainability.

To cancel, discharge, or pay off (a debt, obligation, etc.).

The company plans to extinguish its outstanding loans within five years.