Choose the word/phrase which is opposite in meaning to the bold word/phrase in the sentence.
One can acquire fame only by being truthful, honest and faithful.

lose

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deprive

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forsake

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surrender

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Solution

The correct option is C lose
The word 'acquire' refers to buying or obtaining an asset or object for oneself.
Option A, lose refers to failing to win a game or contest.
Option B, deprive refers to preventing a person from having or using something.
Option C, forsake refers to abandoning or leaving something.
Option D, surrender refers to giving up or handing over something.
Thus, according to the meaning, the word 'acquire' is the opposite of the word 'lose'.

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