Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Deter

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  1. discuss
  2. encourage
  3. endure
  4. depress

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Option 2 : encourage
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The correct answer is "encourage"

Key Points

  •  Let's understand the meaning of the given words.
  • Deter: To deter means to discourage or prevent someone from doing something(रोकें).
    • Example: "The high cost of the product deterred many potential customers from buying it."
  • Encourage: To encourage means to give support, confidence, or hope to someone, especially in pursuing a goal or facing a difficult situation(प्रोत्साहित करें).
    • Example: "Her coach encouraged her to keep practicing, even when she was feeling discouraged."
  • Thus, as per the above explanation, the most appropriate antonym of the given word is "Encourage"

Correct answer: Encourage

Additional Information 

  • Discuss: To discuss means to talk about a subject with someone, often in order to reach an agreement or to exchange ideas and opinions(चर्चा करें)
    • Example: "We need to discuss the project's budget and timeline before starting the work."
  • Endure: To endure means to bear or withstand, especially something unpleasant or difficult(सहन करें).
    • Example: "The athletes had to endure intense training in order to participate in the competition."
  • Depress: To depress means to lower or reduce something, or to cause a feeling of sadness, hopelessness, or discouragement(निराश करें).
    • Example: "The bad news depressed the stock market and caused widespread panic among investors."
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