Select the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word in a sentence.
A manufacturer can amplify the demand of a product by advertising widely.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. reduce.
- To amplify means to increase the magnitude, intensity, or volume of something.
- Example: The speakers were strategically placed to amplify the music throughout the entire hall.
- To reduce means to make something smaller, decrease its size, quantity, or intensity, or simplify it.
- Example: The company implemented cost-cutting measures to reduce expenses.
- Thus, option 2 is the correct answer.