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

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.

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.

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

1. to cause to stop burning; put out: to extinguish a fire. 2. to put an end to or bring to an end; wipe out of existence; annihilate: to extinguish hope. 3. to obscure or eclipse, as by superior …

If you extinguish a fire or a light, you stop it burning or shining. It took about 50 minutes to extinguish the fire. [VERB noun] The lights are extinguished as soon as the news conference …

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; demolish. The resumption of bombing extinguished all hope of an early peace. to eclipse or obscure. in law, to settle or discharge (a debt). extinguishable (adj.), extinguishment …

Nov 11, 2025 · extinguish (third-person singular simple present extinguishes, present participle extinguishing, simple past and past participle extinguished) (figurative) To eclipse or obscure …

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.