Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Avert 

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  1. Face
  2. Permit
  3. Confront
  4. Prevent 

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Option 4 : Prevent 
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The correct answer is 'Prevent'.

Key Points

  • The most appropriate synonym of the given word 'Avert' is 'Prevent'.
  • Avert: to prevent something unpleasant. (अप्रिय घटना को घटने से रोक लेना; अप्रिय स्थिति का निवारण करना, टालना)
    • Example: The accident could have been averted.
    • Synonyms: forestall, head off, help, obviate, preclude, prevent, stave off
    • Near Antonyms: nurture, promote, allow, leave, let, permit
  • Prevent: to stop something from happening or to stop somebody from doing something. (किसी बात को होने न देना या किसी को कोई काम करने से रोक देना)
    • Example: This accident could have been prevented.
    • Synonyms: avert, forestall, head off, help, obviate, preclude, stave off
    • Antonyms: advance, cultivate, encourage, forward, foster, further
       

Correct Answer: Prevent.

Additional Information

  • Let's look at the meaning of other words:
    • Face: the front part of your head; the expression that is shown on it. (चेहरा; चेहरे का भाव)
    • Confront: come face to face with (someone) with hostile or argumentative intent. (किसी मुसीबत का या अप्रिय स्थिति का सामना करना या सामना करवाना; के आमने-सामने होना, मुक़ाबला करना)
    • Permit: to allow somebody to do something or to allow something to happen. (किसी बात की अनुमति देना या कोई बात होने देना)

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