Question

Select the synonym for the following word from the options given below:

COMPLIMENT

• A. Praise
• B. Censure
• C. Liberate
• D. Discharge

Answer 1

The correct option is A Praise

Compliment is a polite expression of praise or admiration.

Option A;Praise is to express warm approval or admiration of and has its meaning very close to the word 'Compliment' and is used as a synonym to the same as well and hence this is the correct option.

Option B;Censure is to express severe disapproval and is more of an antonym to the aforesaid word and hence it is an incorrect option.

Option C;Liberate is to set free from imprisonment and is not in any way close to the aforesaid word in its meaning and hence it is an incorrect option.

Option D;Discharge is to release in simple terms and has no similarity in its meaning with that of'Compliment' and hence is an incorrect option.