quench
8 synonyms and 2 antonyms for quench, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To satisfy thirst, or more broadly, a strong desire.
Synonyms
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To satisfy thirst, or more broadly, a strong desire.
“A cold glass of water quenched his thirst.”
How to use quench
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
quench your thirst
quench a fire
quench steel
Etymology
From Old English cwencan, related to a Germanic root for extinguishing.
Full origin of quench →Frequently asked questions
What does “quench” mean?
The word “quench” means to satisfy thirst, or more broadly, a strong desire. In plain terms, to satisfy thirst or desire, or to put out fire or cool hot metal.
How do you pronounce “quench”?
“Quench” is pronounced kwehnch (/kwɛnt͡ʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “quench” in a sentence?
Here is “quench” used in a sentence: “A cold glass of water quenched his thirst.”
What part of speech is “quench”?
“Quench” is a verb.
Where does the word “quench” come from?
The word “quench” comes from Old English. From Old English cwencan, related to a Germanic root for extinguishing.
How many meanings does “quench” have?
“Quench” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to satisfy thirst, or more broadly, a strong desire.
