extinguish
0 antonyms and opposites of extinguish, grouped by meaning.
Verb — To put out a fire or light.
How to use extinguish
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin extinguere, "to put out, quench" — from ex- ("out") plus stinguere ("to quench").
Full origin of extinguish →Frequently asked questions
What does “extinguish” mean?
The word “extinguish” means to put out a fire or light. In plain terms, to put out something burning, or to completely end a feeling, hope, or idea.
How do you pronounce “extinguish”?
“Extinguish” is pronounced ihk-STIHNG-gwihsh (/ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “extinguish” in a sentence?
Here is “extinguish” used in a sentence: “Firefighters worked all night to extinguish the blaze.”
What part of speech is “extinguish”?
“Extinguish” is a verb.
Where does the word “extinguish” come from?
The word “extinguish” comes from Latin. From Latin extinguere, "to put out, quench" — from ex- ("out") plus stinguere ("to quench").
How many meanings does “extinguish” have?
“Extinguish” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to put out a fire or light.