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quenched

 

[ kwɛnʧt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

satisfy thirst

To quench means to satisfy thirst or desire, often by providing something to drink. It can also refer to the act of extinguishing a fire or light. Additionally, it can imply suppressing or putting an end to something.

Synonyms

calm, extinguish, satisfy, slake

Examples of usage

  • She quenched her thirst with a cold glass of water.
  • The firefighters quenched the flames with foam.
  • He quenched his anger by focusing on positive thoughts.
Context #2 | Verb

extinguish fire

In a more technical context, to quench can mean to cool metal quickly by immersing it in water or oil to harden it. This process is crucial in metallurgy.

Synonyms

chill, cool, hardening

Examples of usage

  • The blacksmith quenched the iron in a vat of oil.
  • Quenching steel increases its hardness.
  • The process involves heating and then quickly quenching the material.

Translations

Translations of the word "quenched" in other languages:

🇵🇹 extinto

🇮🇳 बुझाना

🇩🇪 gelöscht

🇮🇩 dipadamkan

🇺🇦 погашений

🇵🇱 zgłuszony

🇯🇵 消された

🇫🇷 éteint

🇪🇸 apagado

🇹🇷 söndürüldü

🇰🇷 꺼진

🇸🇦 مُطفَأ

🇨🇿 uhašený

🇸🇰 uhasený

🇨🇳 熄灭的

🇸🇮 ugasnjen

🇮🇸 slökkt

🇰🇿 сөндірілген

🇬🇪 გამორთული

🇦🇿 söndürülmüş

🇲🇽 apagado

Etymology

The word 'quench' can be traced back to the Old English 'cwencan', meaning 'to extinguish, put out, or quench'. Its usage evolved over the centuries, incorporating various meanings that pertain to satisfying thirst, extinguishing fire, and even suppressing feelings or impulses. The root can be linked to Proto-Germanic '*kwenkōną', which holds a similar meaning. The word has strong ties to other Germanic languages as well, such as Old Norse 'kvenka', meaning 'to extinguish'. Additionally, the transition from merely physical extinguishing to more abstract uses, such as quenching one's thirst or emotions, reflects cultural and linguistic developments in how people express the need for satisfaction and relief.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,956, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.