Select the most appropriate synonym of the highlighted word in the given sentence.
He wanted to buy some books, but his purse did not permit that.

Correct option is C

The correct synonym of the given word is (c) grant.
Permit: To allow or authorize something. (अनुमति देना)
Example: The manager permitted the staff to leave early.
Grant: To give or allow officially or formally. (प्रदान करना)
Example: The teacher granted him permission to submit the assignment late.
Synonyms: allow, authorize, grant, approve
Antonyms: deny, refuse, prohibit, disallow
Meanings of all the other given options:
· (a) warrant – To justify or give reason for something. (औचित्य सिद्ध करना)
· (b) patent – Legal right to an invention. (पेटेंट)
· (d) tolerate – To endure or bear something unpleasant. (सहन करना)