Question

Choose the antonym for the given word:
Affirm
a. Accept
b. Deny
c. Allow
d. Welcome

Answer 1

Hint: Opposite words are words whose meanings are the complete opposite of a given word. They are also known as antonyms.

Complete answer:

In the given question, the word is ‘affirm’. Affirm is a verb that is derived from the Latin word ‘affirmare’. If something is affirmed, it has been accepted as true.
Now, that we know what the word means, we must find a word whose meaning is the opposite of ‘affirm’. Logically, this means that we have to find a word whose meaning is to dismiss something as false.
For this purpose, we shall examine the given options.
Option a ‘accept’ means to consent to receive or undertake. This word is a distractor option as it isn’t opposite in meaning to affirm. Therefore, it is an incorrect answer.
Option b ‘deny’ means to refuse to admit the truth about something. This word is opposite in meaning to affirm. Therefore, it is the correct answer.
Option c ‘allow’ means to let someone have or do something. This word is a distractor option as it isn’t opposite in meaning to affirm. Therefore, it is an incorrect answer.
Option d ‘welcome’ means to greet someone in a polite or friendly way. This word is a distractor option as it isn’t opposite in meaning to affirm. Therefore, it is an incorrect answer.
Option ‘b’ is the correct answer.

Note: If you mistake a synonym for an antonym, you may choose to accept as the correct answer. To prevent this, read and understand the question carefully.