The meaning of EXTINGUISH is to bring to an end : make an end of. How to use extinguish in a sentence.

EXTINGUISH meaning: 1. to stop a fire or a light burning: 2. to stop or get rid of an idea or feeling: 3. to stop a…. Learn more.

EXTINGUISH definition: to put out (a fire, light, etc.); put out the flame of (something burning or lighted). See examples of extinguish used in a sentence.

Definition of extinguish verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

to put an end to or bring to an end: extinguished his hopes. put out the flame of (something burning or lighted): to extinguish a candle. annihilate: to extinguish hope. to obscure or eclipse, …

To put an end to or make extinct; destroy: "Her death extinguished the dream of family that was closest to his heart" (Karen Lystra). See Synonyms at annihilate.

If something extinguishes a feeling or idea, it destroys it. The message extinguished her hopes of Richard's return. [VERB noun]

To extinguish something means to put an end to it, and get rid of it completely. Water can extinguish a fire; nasty smells can extinguish your appetite.

He extinguished his cigarette in the ashtray. They ruthlessly extinguished all resistance. News of the conflict extinguished our hopes for a peaceful resolution.

EXTINGUISHED definition: 1. past simple and past participle of extinguish 2. to stop a fire or a light burning: 3. to stop…. Learn more.