Extinguish

B2 16+

Synonyms of extinguish

Antonyms of extinguish

Collocations of extinguish

fire
Frequency: 80 %

The firefighters worked quickly to extinguish the fire.

flame
Frequency: 70 %

He used a fire extinguisher to put out the flame on the stove.

candle
Frequency: 65 %

She used a candle snuffer to extinguish the candle before going to bed.

light
Frequency: 60 %

The storm caused a power outage, extinguishing all the lights in the neighborhood.

hope
Frequency: 45 %

Despite the setbacks, she refused to let her hope extinguish.

Idiomatic Expressions for extinguish

  • Phrase: extinguish a cigarette
    Meaning: to put out a cigarette by crushing the burning end
    Usage: Please extinguish your cigarette before entering the non-smoking area.