Question
Download Solution PDFIn each of the following sentences, choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word to fill in the blank.
Kumar's project was awful, but I did not want to belittle his efforts. So I ________ his hard work.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDF- The word "belittle" means to make someone or something seem less impressive or important. (महत्त्वहीन बनाना)
- To avoid belittling Kumar’s efforts, one would highlight or acknowledge his hard work positively.
- The word "praised" means to express approval or admiration for someone’s achievements or qualities.
Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.
Complete Sentence: Kumar's project was awful, but I did not want to belittle his efforts. So I praised his hard work.
- Criticized (आलोचना की): means to express disapproval or find fault with something.
- Underestimated (कम आंका): means to estimate something to be smaller or less important than it actually is.
- Discredited (विश्वास खोना): means to harm the good reputation of someone or something.
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