Select the appropriate antonym for the highlighted word.
Richard himself came up to persuade David to agree to their plan.

Correct option is B

The correct antonym of the given word is (b) deter.
Persuade: To convince someone to do something by reasoning or pleading.
(Hindi: मनाना, राज़ी करना)
Example: He tried to persuade his friend to invest in the business.
Deter: To discourage or prevent someone from doing something.
(Hindi: रोकना, हतोत्साहित करना)
Example: High fines are meant to deter people from breaking the law.
Synonyms: coax, convince, urge, influence.
Antonyms: discourage, hinder, block, deter.
Meanings of other options:
· (a) Lure: To attract by temptation (लुभाना)
· (c) Prompt: To encourage or provoke (प्रेरित करना)
· (d) Coax: To gently persuade (मनाना)