extinguish in Greek
extinguish in Greek is σβήνω — extinguish means to put out a fire or light.
extinguish in Greek
σβήνω
Pronounced: svino
To stop (fire, etc.) from burning; also, to stop (light, etc.) from shining; to put out, to quench.
What does "extinguish" mean?
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verb To put out a fire or light.
"Firefighters worked all night to extinguish the blaze."
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verb To put a complete end to something, such as hope or a feeling.
"The setback nearly extinguished her hopes of winning."
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extinguish in a sentence
- Firefighters worked all night to extinguish the blaze.
- The setback nearly extinguished her hopes of winning.
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What is "extinguish" in Greek?
"extinguish" in Greek is σβήνω. extinguish means: To put out a fire or light.
How do you pronounce σβήνω?
"extinguish" in Greek is σβήνω, pronounced "svino".
How do you use "extinguish" in a sentence?
Example: "Firefighters worked all night to extinguish the blaze." In Greek, "extinguish" is σβήνω.
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