Question
Download Solution PDFChoose the word nearest in meaning to the given word
Propitiate
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is: Option 2 (appease).
Key Points
- The word "propitiate" means to win or regain the favor of someone by doing something that pleases them. (प्रसन्न करना, शांत करना)
- Example: The villagers offered sacrifices to propitiate the angry gods.
- "Appease" means to pacify or placate someone by acceding to their demands or calming them down. (शांत करना, तुष्ट करना)
- Example: He tried to appease the customer by offering a full refund for the damaged product.
- Hence, we can infer that the correct word nearest in meaning to "propitiate" is "appease."
Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2 (appease).
Additional Information
Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:
- Conform (अनुरूप होना): To comply with rules, standards, or laws.
- Example: Students are expected to conform to the school's dress code.
- Influence (प्रभाव डालना): The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something.
- Example: His speech had a significant influence on the audience.
- Approach (पहुंचना या नज़दीक आना): To come near or nearer to someone or something in distance or time.
- Example: As the deadline approached, he worked harder to complete the project.
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