quench

Meanings

• Verb

  To satisfy thirst or quench one's thirst by drinking.

  - "After the long hike, I quenched my thirst with a cold glass of water."
  - "The hot sun made us crave for something to quench our thirst."

• Verb

  To put out a fire or extinguish a flame.

  - "The fire department quickly quenched the fire in the building."
  - "Using a bucket of sand, the campers were able to quench the campfire."

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Synonyms

appease , slake

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with quench
thirst , burst , first , pirst , curst

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Variants

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quench , quenchable , quenched , quencher , quenchers , quenches , quenching , quenchless , quench her thirst , quench his thirst , quench one's thirst , quench one's/someone's thirst , quench someone's thirst , quench their thirst

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Etymology

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Old English cwenchan 'to satisfy a thirst, quench'. Related to quenchable 'capable of being quenched'.

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Trivia

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1. Quenching is a crucial process in glassmaking to prevent the glass from cooling too quickly and cracking.

2. The term 'quench' is also used in meteorology to describe a sudden drop in temperature.

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Related Concepts

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1. thirst quencher: A substance or drink that effectively satisfies one's thirst.

2. quenchable: Capable of being quenched or put out.

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Culture

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Quenching is a common theme in literature and art, often symbolizing relief, satisfaction, or the end of a struggle. In art, quenching is depicted as a calming and soothing act, providing a sense of peace and tranquility.

How to Memorize "quench"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person drinking water from a glass to quench their thirst or imagine a fire being put out by water.

2. associate
   

   - Associate quench with relief, satisfaction, or the end of a struggle.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Quench a Thirst' to remember the definition.

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