Question
Download Solution PDFIn the following sentences, choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word to fill in the blank.
Raju'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 "praised" is the opposite of "belittle" as it means to express approval or admiration for someone's efforts.
- The other options: "criticized", "underestimated", and "discredited" align more closely with the meaning of "belittle" rather than being its opposite.
- The correct word in this context emphasizes acknowledging and appreciating the hard work rather than demeaning it.
Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.
Complete Sentence: Raju's project was awful, but I did not want to belittle his efforts. So I praised his hard work.
- Criticized: To express disapproval of someone or something.
- Underestimated: To regard something as being less significant than it actually is.
- Discredited: To harm the reputation of someone or something.
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