quench Sentence Examples
- After a long hike, we stopped by the stream to quench our thirst with cold, refreshing water.
- The firefighter worked tirelessly to quench the flames engulfing the building.
- His curiosity was never quenched; he always sought to learn more about the world around him.
- She reached for the glass of lemonade to quench her thirst on the hot summer day.
- The company introduced a new line of energy drinks to quench the growing demand for caffeinated beverages.
- The scientist conducted experiments to quench the chemical reaction and prevent an explosion.
- Reading a good book was the perfect way for her to quench her desire for adventure.
- The company's rapid expansion plans were quenched by unexpected financial setbacks.
- The sound of rain falling outside helped to quench the dryness in the air during the drought.
- She sought solace in meditation to quench the turmoil in her mind and find inner peace.
quench Meaning
quench (v)
satisfy (thirst)
put out, as of fires, flames, or lights
electronics: suppress (sparking) when the current is cut off in an inductive circuit, or suppress (an oscillation or discharge) in a component or device
suppress or crush completely
reduce the degree of (luminescence or phosphorescence) in (excited molecules or a material) by adding a suitable substance
cool (hot metal) by plunging into cold water or other liquid
quench (v. t.)
To extinguish; to overwhelm; to make an end of; -- said of flame and fire, of things burning, and figuratively of sensations and emotions; as, to quench flame; to quench a candle; to quench thirst, love, hate, etc.
To cool suddenly, as heated steel, in tempering.
quench (v. i.)
To become extinguished; to go out; to become calm or cool.
Synonyms & Antonyms of quench
FAQs About the word quench
satisfy (thirst), put out, as of fires, flames, or lights, electronics: suppress (sparking) when the current is cut off in an inductive circuit, or suppress (an
extinguish,douse, dowse, choke, suffocate, snuff (out), smother, stamp (out), blow out,put out
light, kindle, kindle,ignite, inflame, ignite, fire, fire, inflame, light
After a long hike, we stopped by the stream to quench our thirst with cold, refreshing water.
The firefighter worked tirelessly to quench the flames engulfing the building.
His curiosity was never quenched; he always sought to learn more about the world around him.
She reached for the glass of lemonade to quench her thirst on the hot summer day.
