Slaking: meaning, definitions and examples

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slaking

 

[ หˆsleษชkษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

thirst; desire

Slaking refers to the act of satisfying a thirst, desire, or need. It is commonly used in relation to drinking, where one quenches their thirst. Additionally, it can refer to fulfilling a strong craving or desire, such as slaking oneโ€™s hunger or curiosity. The term is often employed in a figurative sense, extending beyond physical needs to encompass emotional or intellectual fulfillment.

Synonyms

fulfill, gratify, quench, satisfy.

Examples of usage

  • He drank a glass of water, slaking his thirst after the long run.
  • The novel provides an engaging story, slaking my desire for adventure.
  • She felt fulfilled after slaking her curiosity with the documentary.

Translations

Translations of the word "slaking" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น saciar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคพเค‚เคค เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช stillen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memuaskan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะณะฐะผัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zaspokojenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆบ€ใŸใ™

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท satisfaire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ satisfacer

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dindirmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹ฌ๋ž˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุฑูˆุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ukojenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ukojenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆปก่ถณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zadovoljiti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fullnรฆgja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะฝะฐา“ะฐั‚ั‚ะฐะฝะดั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒแƒ™แƒ›แƒแƒงแƒแƒคแƒ˜แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ doyurmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ saciar

Etymology

The word 'slake' originates from the Old English 'slacan', which means 'to lessen or abate'. It is related to the Middle Dutch term 'slaken', which also means 'to slacken or lessen'. The evolution of the term reflects its application in both physical and metaphorical contexts. Over time, 'slake' has come to encompass the idea of quenching thirst as well as satisfying other desires. The usage of the word in English has been documented since the 14th century, indicating its long-standing presence in the language. Its adaptability has allowed 'slake' to be used in various contexts, from everyday conversation to literary expressions.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,448 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.