Select the most appropriate ANTONYM for the highlighted word.

They bestow upon him whatever he wishes 

The correct answer is: Option 2 (deny).

Key Points

• The word "bestow" means to give or present something as a gift, honor, or award. (प्रदान करना)
  • Example: The king decided to bestow the title of "Knight" upon the brave soldier.
• "Deny" means to refuse to give or grant something or to declare something as untrue. (अस्वीकार करना)
  • Example: The manager had to deny the employee's request for an extended leave.
• Since "deny" is the opposite of "bestow," it is the most appropriate antonym.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2 (deny).

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Intensify (तीव्र करना): To make something more intense, stronger, or more extreme.
  • Example: The storm began to intensify as it approached the coast.
• Gift (उपहार): Something given willingly to someone without payment; a present.
  • Example: She received a beautiful necklace as a birthday gift.
• Classify (वर्गीकृत करना): To arrange or organize things into categories based on shared characteristics.
  • Example: The librarian will classify the books by genre.