Slake
Verb
Definition: To satisfy (one's thirst, desire, or craving).
Synonyms: Quench, Satisfy, Satiate
Antonyms: Intensify, Heighten, Increase
Examples:
- After a long hike, he slaked his thirst with a cold bottle of water.
- The delicious meal slaked her appetite.
Mnemonics:
- Think of an intense thirst that is satisfied when quenched or slaked.
Etymology:
Origin:
Old English 'sleacian' or 'slacian', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'slaken' and German 'schlackern', ultimately imitative of the sound made when slaking thirst.
Historical Usage:The word has been used since the Old English period.
Related Idioms:
Idiom:
"Slake one's curiosity"
Explanation:To satisfy one's curiosity or desire for knowledge.
Misconceptions:
Misconception:
Confusing 'slake' with 'slack'.
Explanation:'Slake' refers to satisfying or assuaging, while 'slack' means lacking in activity or not tense. They have different meanings and usage.