Question

Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of DAUB.
A. Publish
B. Advertise
C. Paint
D. Propagate

Answer 1

Hint:The given word ‘daub’ means to coat or smear a surface with a thick substance. Example: they daubed the walls with clay and paint. We will look for an option which shares a similar meaning with the given word.

 Complete answer:
Let us analyse each option individually in detail to figure out the correct answer.
A. Publish: The word ‘ publish’ means issue something with a motive of readership, distribution or public sale. Example: It is a reputed publishing house. This word doesn’t express the meaning of the word ’daub’, therefore, this is not the correct answer.
B. Advertise : The word ‘ advertise ‘ means to spread information in order to draw attention or attract people through public mediums. Example: We need ro advertise our products for good sales. This word doesn’t express the meaning of the word ’daub’, therefore, this is not the correct answer.
C. Paint : The word ‘paint’ means a coloured thick substance which is applied on a surface or the process of applying such substances on a surface. Example: Don’t paint your nails in school. This word matches the meaning of the given word. Therefore, this is the correct option.
D. Propagate: The word ‘ propagate’ means to spread widely, to pass along, offspring. Example: Let us propagate this agenda to reach a wider audience. This word doesn’t express the meaning of the word ’daub’, therefore, this is not the correct answer.

Hence, the correct answer is option C.

Note: Some synonyms of the word ‘daub’ are dab, smear. Example: Smear the paint. Some antonyms of the same word are clean, cleanse , purify. Example: Cleanse your face properly. The other words publish, advertise , propagate share a common idea of spreading widely.