Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word.
The manager finally acceded to his request.

Correct option is A

The correct antonym of the given word is (a) Refused.
Given word (Acceded): It means to agree to a demand or request, often after initial hesitation. (हिंदी अर्थ: मान जाना या सहमति देना)
Example: The government acceded to the union's demands after prolonged negotiations.
Correct answer word (Refused): Refused means to express a firm decision not to do something. It is the opposite of acceded. (हिंदी अर्थ: मना करना)
Example: The manager refused to approve the proposal due to its high cost.
Synonyms: Agreed, accepted, consented.
Antonyms: Refused, denied, rejected.
Meanings of the other options:
· Option (b): Applied – To put something into action or to request formally. (हिंदी अर्थ: लागू करना या आवेदन करना)
· Option (c): Agreed – To consent to or accept something. (हिंदी अर्थ: सहमत होना)
· Option (d): Succumbed – To yield or give in, often to pressure or temptation. (हिंदी अर्थ: झुक जाना या हार मान लेना)