Question
Download Solution PDFSelect the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Avert
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe 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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