Slake

usgb/sleɪk/
verb

To satisfy a thirst or desire.

After running the marathon, he slaked his thirst with a big bottle of water.
Visual representation of "slake" - To satisfy a thirst or desire

Often appears as...

  • slake one's thirst
  • slake one's desire
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Visual representation of "slake"
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Physical Needs

Slake often refers to satisfying essential physical desires, like thirst or hunger.

Illustration for Physical Needs
The travelers slaked their hunger with fresh fruit from the market.
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Figurative Use

Metaphorically, 'slake' can mean to satisfy any deep craving or need.

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She slaked her curiosity by devouring every book on the subject.
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Not Quenching Fire

Despite its association with satisfying thirst, 'slake' is not used for extinguishing fires.

Illustration for Not Quenching Fire
He slaked his thirst, not the campfire, with the last bottle of water.
Visual representation of the word "Slake"

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