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    Choose the antonym of ‘diminish’.
    Question

    Choose the antonym of ‘diminish’.

    A.

    Lessen

    B.

    Expand

    C.

    Contract

    D.

    Reduce

    Correct option is B

    The correct antonym of the given word is (b) Expand.

    Given word – Diminish:
    Diminish means to make or become smaller, weaker, or less in amount or importance.
    (Hindi meaning: कम करना / घट जाना)
    Example: The value of the property may diminish over time.

    Correct answer word – Expand:
    Expand means to increase in size, amount, importance, or scope. It is the opposite of diminish.
    (Hindi meaning: फैलना / बढ़ना)
    Example: The company plans to expand its business next year.

    Synonyms of Diminish: lessen, reduce, decrease, contract.
    Antonyms of Diminish: expand, increase, enlarge, grow.

    Meanings of all the other given options:
    • Lessen – To reduce or make less (कम करना)
    • Contract – To become smaller or shrink (सिकुड़ना)
    • Reduce – To make something smaller in amount or degree (घटाना)

    So the correct answer is (b)

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