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Identify the word closest in meaning to the underlined word.
Stephen Hawking was hailed by everyone for his contribution to the field of science.
Identify the word closest in meaning to the underlined word.
Stephen Hawking was hailed by everyone for his contribution to the field of science.
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The correct option is B Praised
Synonyms are words which have the same or nearly the same meaning in the same language. Option B)praised is the correct answer because "praised" and "hailed" mean to express warm approval or admiration of. The other options are incorrect as criticized, scolded, and abused mean indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way, remonstrate with or rebuke (someone) angrily and use (something) to bad effect or for a bad purpose; misuse, respectively.
Synonyms are words which have the same or nearly the same meaning in the same language. Option B)praised is the correct answer because "praised" and "hailed" mean to express warm approval or admiration of.
The other options are incorrect as criticized, scolded, and abused mean indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way, remonstrate with or rebuke (someone) angrily and use (something) to bad effect or for a bad purpose; misuse, respectively.
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