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slakes

/sleɪks/

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verb

To satisfy (thirst, or other desires).

Examples :

"After a long run, a cool glass of water perfectly slakes my thirst. "

physiology sensation drink body mind

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verb

To cool (something) with water or another liquid.

Examples :

"The hot coffee was too much for my taste, so I slaked my thirst with some cold water. "

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verb

To become mixed with water, so that a true chemical combination takes place.

Examples :

"The lime slakes."

chemistry compound substance material

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verb

To mix with water, so that a true chemical combination takes place.

Examples :

"to slake lime"

chemistry process substance

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verb

Of a person: to become less energetic, to slacken in one's efforts.

Examples :

"After a long day of school, Sarah slaked her efforts to study for the history test. "

energy action person

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verb

To slacken; to become relaxed or loose.

Examples :

"The elastic in my old sweatpants slakes after I've worn them all day, becoming baggy and loose. "

physiology body mind

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verb

To become less intense; to weaken, decrease in force.

Examples :

"The anger in the room slowly slaked as the discussion calmed down. "

action process condition

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verb

To go out; to become extinct.

Examples :

"After a few hours, the campfire slowly slakes into ash. "

nature environment

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noun

Examples :

"The toddler's lunch of pureed carrots and peas was slakes all over the high chair. "

condition appearance

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verb

Examples :

"The toddler slakes his hands with finger paint and then claps them together, leaving colorful marks on the table. "