Question

Find the synonym of the underlined word.
Manufacturers are planning to donate computers to schools in poor areas.

a) dedicate
b) go
c) load
d) salute
e) give

Answer 1

Hint: Synonyms are words or phrases that mean exactly or nearly the same as another word or
phrase.
In the given question, the word ‘donate’ refers to giving to a charity or good cause.

Complete step by step solution:

Let us analyze the options given to us in this question:
Option (a.), 'dedicate', refers to giving/devoting entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause.
Therefore, option (a.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘donate’.

Option (b.), ‘go', refers to follow a procedure or take a course.
Therefore, option (b.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘donate’.

Option (c.), ‘load', refers to a weight to be borne or conveyed.
Therefore, option (c.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘donate’.

Option (d.), ‘salute', refers to express commendation of something or someone.
Therefore, option (d.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘donate’.

Option (e.), ‘give', refers to the transfer of possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody.
Therefore, option (e.) is correct as it is synonymous to the given word ‘donate’.

Note: Remember that even though ‘give’ is a little different from ‘donate’, it still includes the act of transferring something, just like ‘donate’, albeit ‘donate’ includes transferring without receiving anything or expecting anything materialistic in return.
Some synonyms of the given word ‘donate’- give, make a donation of, make a gift of, contribute, make a contribution of, present, gift, subscribe, hand out, grant.