Direction: Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Connote

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SSC CGL 2023 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 27 Jul 2023 Shift 2)

Answer 1

The correct answer is "Convey."

Key Points

The word "Connote" means (of a word) imply or suggest (an idea or feeling) in addition to the literal or primary meaning. ((किसी शब्द का) शाब्दिक या प्राथमिक अर्थ के अतिरिक्त (एक विचार या भावना) संकेत या सुझाव देना)
- Example: To me, chocolate connotes pleasure and indulgence.
The synonym of "Connote" is "Convey."
The word "Convey" means to make ideas, thoughts, feelings, etc. known to somebody. (विचारों, भावनाओं आदि को किसी अन्‍य तक पहुँचाना)
- Example: The film conveys a lot of information but in an entertaining way.
Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

Additional Information

Comment: to say what you think or feel about something. (किसी विषय पर अपनी राय देना; टिप्‍पणी करना, सम्‍मति देना)
Criticize: to say what is bad or wrong with somebody/something. (किसी की निंदा या आलोचना करना)
Care: to be worried about or interested in somebody/something. (किसी व्‍यक्ति या वस्‍तु की चिंता करना या उसमें रुचि रखना)