Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Hasten
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Hold.
Given word: Hasten
Meaning: To cause something to happen sooner; to accelerate
Example: The manager asked them to hasten the process to meet the deadline.
Antonym: Hold
Meaning: To stop or delay; to keep in place
Example: They had to hold the project due to unforeseen circumstances.
Meaning of the other words:
- Serious – Not related; describes attitude
- Urge – To encourage someone to act; similar in sense to hasten
- Encourage – To give support or confidence; not opposite
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.