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slake

3 ENTRIES FOUND:

slake

verb
\ˈslāk, vi 2 & vt 3 are also ˈslak\
slakedslak·ing

Definition of SLAKE

intransitive verb
1
archaic : subside, abate
2
: to become slaked : crumble <lime may slake spontaneously in moist air>
transitive verb
1
archaic : to lessen the force of : moderate
2
: satisfy, quench <slake your thirst> <will slake your curiosity>
3
: to cause (as lime) to heat and crumble by treatment with water : hydrate

Examples of SLAKE

  1. trying to slake his curiosity
  2. <a harrowing experience while mountain climbing has largely slaked my desire for high adventure>

Origin of SLAKE

Middle English, from Old English slacian, from sleac slack
First Known Use: 14th century

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