Direction : Choose the word which is most opposite in meaning to the given word

PROMOTE

The correct answer is Option 1).

Key Points

• The word "promote" means to support or actively encourage a cause, venture, etc.; to advance or raise to a higher position or rank. (प्रोत्साहित करना)
  • Example: The company aims to promote environmental sustainability through its green policies.
• "Discourage" means to cause someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm; to prevent or try to prevent something by showing disapproval or creating difficulties. (निरुत्साहित करना)
  • Example: The teacher did not want to discourage the students from asking questions.
• Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'promote' is 'discourage'.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Discourage'.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Aid (सहायता करना): To help or support someone or something.
  • Example: Many organizations came forward to aid the flood victims.
• Elevate (उन्नति करना): To raise or lift something to a higher position.
  • Example: His hard work and dedication helped to elevate his status in the company.
• Raise (बढ़ाना): To lift or move something to a higher position or level.
  • Example: The government plans to raise the minimum wage next year.