Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
DEMEAN
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Admire.
1. DEMEAN: conduct oneself in a particular way.
- Synonym: belittle, debase, degrade.
- Antonym: admire, approve, elevate.
Ex: One who has reached my years, and who has a name for wisdom, ought not to demean himself.
2. Admire: regard (an object, quality, or person) with respect or warm approval.
- Synonym: appreciate, cherish, commend.
- Antonym: blame, censure, condemn.
3. Debase: reduce (something) in quality or value; degrade.
4. Belittle: make (someone or something) seem unimportant.
5. Ignore: refuse to take notice of or acknowledge; disregard intentionally.
Analyzing the above meanings the correct antonym for DEMEAN is Admire.