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Slake

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Physical Needs

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

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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.

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He slaked his thirst, not the campfire, with the last bottle of water.
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