Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
The company decided to withhold the bonuses until the project's completion to ensure everyone stayed motivated until the end.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Grant.
Given word: Withhold
Meaning: To hold back or keep from giving.
Example: The bank decided to withhold the funds until all documents were verified.
Synonym/Antonym:
Antonym: Grant
Meaning: To give or allow something officially.
Example: The manager decided to grant the employees their bonuses immediately.
Meaning of the other words:
Plant: To put or set something in a place, unrelated to withholding.
Keep: To retain or hold, similar to “withhold,” not an antonym.
Save: To keep safe or for later, not an antonym.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.