Select the most appropriate synonym of the bold word in the following sentence.
He tried to alleviate the sufferings of his neighbours.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Relieve.
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Alleviate means to make something less severe, painful, or burdensome. It refers to easing or reducing suffering or difficulty.
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Relieve carries a similar meaning: to reduce or remove pain, distress, or discomfort. Thus, it is the correct synonym.
Other options mean:
- Swell means to expand gradually.
- Add means to join or unite.
- Intensify means to become greater, more serious, or more extreme. It is the antonym for alleviate.