Question

Select the option that means the opposite of the underlined word:
The proposal was denounced by one and all.

• A. renounced
• B. recommended
• C. announced
• D. commended

Answer 1

The correct option is D commended

The word 'denounced' is the past tense of the verb, 'denounce' which means 'publicly declare to be wrong or evil.' For example: The priest denounced black magic practices.

The word 'denounced' is the opposite of the word, 'commended' which means 'to praise someone, (for their qualities/performance) especially in public'. For example: The teacher commended the students on their excellent performance. Hence, option D, 'commended' is correct.

The word, 'recommended' is verb which means 'put forward (someone or something) with approval as being suitable for a particular purpose or role'. For example: My manager recommended me for a promotion.

The word, 'renounced' is a verb which means 'formally declared one's abandonment of (a claim, right, or possession)'. It also simply means 'gave up'. For example: The emperor renounced his throne.

The word, 'announced" is a verb which means 'made a formal public statement about a fact, occurrence, or intention'. For example: Mark announced the results of the competition.

As the meanings of the words, 'renounced, 'recommended', and 'announced' are not opposites of the meaning of the word, 'denounced', options A, B and C are incorrect.