Question

Choose the word/phrase which is opposite in meaning to the bold word/phrase in the sentence.
We were advised not to extinguish our hopes for the time being.

• A. aggravate
• B. intensify
• C. inflate
• D. promote
• E. expand

Answer 1

The correct option is D promote

The word 'extinguish' refers to putting an end to something.
Option A, aggravate refers to making something worse or more serious.
Option B, intensify refers to escalation of something.
Option C, inflate refers to increasing something by a large or excessive amount.

Option D, promote refers to supporting or actively encouraging something.

Option E, expand refers to making something larger or more extensive.

Thus, according to the meaning, the word 'promote' is the opposite of the word 'extinguish'.