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extinguished

/ɛkˈstɪŋɡɪʃt/ verb · British & US
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What does extinguished mean?

verb

To put out a fire or flames; to make something no longer exist or be active. To become or make something no longer exist or be active.

Example

"The fire was extinguished by the fire department."

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