Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
OSTRACISE

Correct option is B

Correct antonym: (b) Welcome
Meaning of the given word (Ostracise):
• Ostracise → to exclude someone from a group/society; to boycott; to socially isolate (Hindi: बहिष्कृत करना / समाज से काट देना / अलग-थलग करना)
Example: He was ostracised by his neighbours after the incident.
Meaning of the correct option (Welcome):
• Welcome → to receive warmly; accept gladly; include with friendliness (Hindi: स्वागत करना / अपनाना / खुशी से स्वीकार करना)
Example: The community welcomed the new family.
Synonyms (Ostracise): exclude, shun, boycott, isolate
Antonyms (Ostracise): welcome, include, accept, embrace
Meanings of other options (in detail):
• (a) Criticise → to point out faults; disapprove (Hindi: आलोचना करना)
• (c) Patronise →
– to support financially (Hindi: संरक्षण देना) OR
– to treat someone as inferior (Hindi: उपेक्षापूर्ण व्यवहार करना)
– It is not the direct opposite of ostracise.
• (d) Internalise → to absorb/accept mentally as one’s own; to make it part of oneself (Hindi: आत्मसात करना / मन में बिठा लेना)
Hence, option (b) is the correct answer.