SSC Stenographer 2025 PYQ — Question 161

SSC Stenographer - 07 Aug 2025 - Shift 2 • English • Q161

Select the synonym of Foster.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

Foster: To encourage the development or growth of something, or to provide care and support.

Promote: To actively support or encourage the progress of something. Since both words involve encouraging growth or advancement, they are synonyms.

Neglect: To fail to care for properly (Antonym).

Reject: To dismiss or refuse to agree to something (Antonym).

Oppose: To disagree with or resist something (Antonym).