Question

Choose the word/group of words which has nearly the SAME meaning as the word/ group of words given:
ENCOURAGE

• A. Energize
• B. Desire
• C. Stimulate
• D. Tempt

Answer 1

The correct option is C Stimulate

Option C: 'Encourage' means 'to inspire with courage or confidence', 'to stimulate with assistance or approval'.

'Stimulate' means 'to rouse to action, as by encouragement'.

Hence option C is correct.

Option A: 'Energize' means 'to give energy to'.

Option B: 'Desire' means 'to wish or long for'.

Option D: 'Tempt' means 'to attract or appeal strongly to'.

These words do not mean the same as 'energize', and 'stimulate' has nearly the same meaning as 'encourage'.

Hence options A, B and D are wrong.