Select the most appropriate synonym to substitute the highlighted word.
The crowd cheered the cricketer.

Correct option is A

The correct synonym of the given word is (a) Encouraged.
Cheered: To express joy, support, or praise by shouting or clapping. Often used to describe appreciation during public events. (Hindi meaning: जयकार करना, उत्साह बढ़ाना)
Example: The crowd cheered as the cricketer scored a century.
Encouraged: To give support, confidence, or hope to someone. It often overlaps in context with “cheer” when referring to motivation or applause. (Hindi meaning: प्रोत्साहित करना)
Example: The teacher encouraged her students to believe in themselves.

Synonyms: applauded, hailed, praised, motivated
Antonyms: booed, jeered, discouraged, ignored

Meanings of other options:
· (b) Distracted – Caused to lose focus or attention (Hindi: ध्यान भटकाना)
· (c) Dropped – Let something fall (Hindi: गिरा देना)
· (d) Attracted – Drew attention or interest (Hindi: आकर्षित करना)