Question

Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word(s) followed by four words/group of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response accordingly.

During the ancient period, poets were patronized through various institutions.

1. supported
2. respected
3. opposed
4. scolded

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : supported

The correct answer is 'supported'.

• The word 'Patronized' means to promote the interests or cause of something.
• The synonyms of the word 'Patronized' are "supported, advocated, endorsed".
• From the synonym of the given word, we can say that the word 'Supported' has the same meaning.
• The word 'Supported' means to give approval, comfort, or encouragement to something.
   

Hence, the correct answer is option 1. Let's see the meaning of other given options:-

WORDS	MEANING
Respected	admire someone or something deeply
Opposed	anxious to prevent or put an end to something
Scolded	remonstrated with or rebuked someone angrily.

 

• The antonyms of the word 'Patronized' are "interfered, opposed, sabotaged".
• Example of 'Patronized' in a sentence:
  • The restaurant is patronized by politicians and journalists.