Correct option is D
The correct option is (d).
Explanation:
- The sentence indicates hosting guests or arranging gatherings for many people.
- The verb entertain means to host and provide hospitality or amusement to guests, which matches the context.
Correct answer word – Entertain:
- Meaning: To receive guests and provide them with food/amusement; to host. (Hindi meaning: मेहमानों का सत्कार करना / मनोरंजन करना)
- Example: They often entertain guests at their home on weekends.
Meanings of other options:
- (a) Portent – A sign or warning of something to come (अपशकुन/संकेत); not a verb here.
- (b) Dissuade – To discourage someone (रोकना/हतोत्साहित करना); opposite idea.
- (c) Surfeit – An excessive amount (अधिकता); not suitable as a verb in this sentence.
So the correct answer is (d)