Select the most appropriate synonym of the word 'Amend'.

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  1. Rectify
  2. Harm 
  3. Impair
  4. Worsen

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Option 1 : Rectify
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The correct answer is option 1), i.e., 'Rectify.'

Key Points

  • Let's look at the meaning of the given word:
    Word Meaning
    Amend to change the words of a text, especially a law or a legal document in order to improve or correct it. (सुधार करना)
  • Let's look at the meanings of the other given options:

    Word Meaning
    Rectify to correct something or make something right. (सुधारना)
    Harm  physical or other injury or damage. (चोट)
    Impair to spoil something or make it weaker so that it is less effective. (किसी चीज को खराब या कमजोर करना ताकि वह कम प्रभावी हो)
    Worsen to become worse or to make something become worse. (बिगड़ना)
 
  • Clearly, the word 'Rectify' is closest in meaning to the given word 'Amend.'
  • Therefore, the correct synonym of the given word is option 1.
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