Select the most appropriate synonym of the bold word in the following sentence.
He tried to alleviate the sufferings of his neighbours.

Correct option is D

The correct synonym of the given word is (d) Relieve.
· Alleviate: To make something less severe, such as pain or hardship (कम करना).
· Example: The doctor prescribed medicine to alleviate her headaches.
· Relieve: To ease or reduce something unpleasant (कम करना). This matches the meaning of alleviate, making it the correct synonym.
· Example: He took painkillers to relieve his back pain.
Meanings of the given options:
· (a) Swell: To increase in size or volume (फूलना).
· (b) Add: To combine or include something (जोड़ना).
· (c) Intensify: To make something stronger or more severe (तीव्र करना).