Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Oppose

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SSC CGL 2022 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On : 02 Dec 2022 Shift 1)

Answer 1

The correct answer is: Encourage

Key Points

Oppose: Disagree with and attempt to prevent, especially by argument. (विरोध करना)
Let us look at the meaning of the words given in the options section.
- Embody: To represent a quality or an idea exactly. (मूर्त रूप देना; साकार करना)
- Resist: To fight against or oppose something or someone. (किसी चीज या किसी का विरोध करना; रोक लगाना)
- Encourage: Give support, confidence, or hope to someone. (हिम्मत बढाना; किसी को समर्थन, विश्वास या आशा देना)
- Elective: Open to choice; optional; not required. (वैकल्पिक; आवश्यक नहीं)
From the meaning of the given words, it is clear that the most appropriate antonym of 'Oppose' is 'Encourage'.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 3.