Slake (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Satisfy (thirst); "The cold water quenched his thirst".

Classification

Verbs of eating and drinking.

Synonyms

• Assuage
• Allay
• Quench

Hypernyms

• Meet
• Satisfy
• Fulfill
• Fit
• Fill
• Fulfil

Meaning ²

Make less active or intense.

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Abate
• Slack

Hypernyms

• Lessen
• Minify

Meaning ³

Cause to heat and crumble by treatment with water; "slack lime".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Slack

Hypernyms

• Hydrate

Hyponyms

• Air-slake