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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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