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What is the most appropriate antonym of "Abandon"?
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What is the most appropriate antonym of "Abandon"?

A.

Forsake

B.

Uphold

C.

Disown

D.

Relinquish

Correct option is B


The correct antonym of the given word is (b) Uphold.
• Given word: Abandon
Meaning: To leave someone or something behind, often permanently; to desert or give up something.
Hindi: त्याग देना, छोड़ देना
• Example:
– He abandoned his car on the roadside during the storm.
• Correct answer word: Uphold
Meaning: To support or maintain something, especially a principle or decision; to keep something going.
Hindi: समर्थन करना, बनाए रखना
• Example:
– The court upheld the judge’s decision in the case.
Synonyms: forsake, leave, desert, relinquish.
Antonyms: uphold, maintain, continue, keep.
Meanings of all the other given options:
• (a) Forsake ❌
– English: To abandon or desert.
– Hindi: त्यागना
• (c) Disown ❌
– English: To refuse to acknowledge or accept.
– Hindi: मना कर देना, नकार देना
• (d) Relinquish ❌
– English: To voluntarily give up something.
– Hindi: त्याग करना

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