Question

Choose the word/phrase which is opposite in meaning to the bold word/phrase in the sentence.
It used to be said that travel broadens one's outlook.

• A. restricts
• B. contracts
• C. shrinks
• D. narrows

Answer 1

The correct option is D narrows

The word 'broadens' refers to becoming larger in distance from side to side.
Option A, restricts refers to putting a limit on something.
Option B, contracts refers to decreasing in size, number or range.
Option C, shrinks refers to becoming or making smaller in size or amount.
Option D, narrows becoming or making less wide.
Thus, according to the meaning, the word 'narrows' is the opposite of the word 'broadens'.