Question

Choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word
BESEECH
A. Bully
B. Solicit
C. Demand
D. Dismiss

Answer 1

Hint: Let us check the meaning of the given word ‘beseech’ first. The word ‘beseech’ means to beg piteously on an urgent basis, to make an appeal. Example: Don’t try to beseech for mercy. We will now look for a word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.

Complete step by step answer:
Let us discuss all the given options in detail to know the correct answer.

Bully: The word bully means a person who is mean and abuses, harass, coerce people just for fun and pleasure. Example: Don’t be afraid of workplace bullies. This is not the intended opposite of the given word.
Solicit: The word ‘solicit’ means to make a humble appeal, to seek, a respectful request. Example: I solicit your presence at the event. This is not the intended opposite of the given word.
Demand: The word ‘demand’ means to claim, ask for with complete rights, ask or call for urgently, requirement. Example: They will demand a hefty amount. This is the intended opposite of the given word.
Dismiss: This word means to disperse, go, remove, discharge, reject, discard. Example: The authorities will dismiss your discount as the coupon is expired. This is not the intended opposite of the given word.

So, the correct answer is “Option C”.

Note:
The correct answer ‘demand’ means claiming rights which is the complete opposite of begging which is the meaning of the given word ‘beseech’. Some synonyms of the word are the appeal, beg, plead. Example: He pleaded for his freedom. Some antonyms of the same word are command, refuse. Words ‘solicit’ and ‘beseech’ are synonymous.