Find the synonym of the underlined word. When the General Director resigned a younger person succeeded him in the company.
A
Fulfilled
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B
Rotated
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C
Replaced
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D
Attained
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E
Reached
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Solution
The correct option is C Replaced
'Succeeded' means take over a throne, office, or other position from.
"he would succeed Hawke as Prime Minister"
In this context, "When the General Director resigned a younger person succeeded him in the company", 'succeeded' means replaced. Hence, option C is correct and the other options are not because they do not provide the appropriate information.