Meaning of the word extinguish in English
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extinguish
US /ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/
UK /ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/
Verb
1.
to cause a fire or light to cease to burn or shine
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Firefighters worked quickly to extinguish the blaze.
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She extinguished the candle before leaving the room.
2.
to put an end to; to wipe out
Example:
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The company's debts threatened to extinguish its existence.
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The new law aims to extinguish discrimination in the workplace.
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