Question

Find the synonym of the underlined word:
Dennis devised a few computer games and sold them to one of the computer companies.

A) Played
B) Bought
C) Invented
D) Dividend
E) Clinched

Answer 1

Hint:Synonyms are words that are similar meanings. Synonyms are used when you do not want to repeat the same word again and again.

Complete answer:

We have to find the meaning of devised and the meaning of words that are given in the options. And both the words should have the same meaning or the exact sense.
The meaning of devised is carefully thought to plan or invent. And we have to find the correct answer from the options given whose meaning is the same as devised.
Option A) Played - is an incorrect answer because the meaning of the play is ‘take part in or engage in any activity’ and this is not a synonym of devised. Thus, this is an incorrect answer because the meaning of the words ‘played’ and ‘devised’ does not match.
Option B) Bought - is an incorrect answer because the meaning of bought is ‘something purchased’ and this is not a synonym of devised. Thus, this is an incorrect answer because the meaning of the words ‘bought’ and ‘devised’ does not match.
Option C) Invented - is the correct answer because the meaning of invented is ‘creating or designing something’ and this is a synonym of devised. Thus, they can replace each other because their meanings are the same or similar.
Option D) Dividend - is an incorrect answer because the meaning of dividend is ‘a sum of money is paid regularly by the company to its shareholders out of its profit’ and this is not a synonym of devised. Thus, this is an incorrect answer because the meaning of the words ‘dividend’ and ‘devised’ does not match.
Option E) Clinched - is an incorrect answer because the meaning of clinched is ‘confirm or settle’ and this is not a synonym of devised. Thus, this is an incorrect answer because the meaning of the words ‘clinched’ and ‘devised’ does not match.
Dennis invented a few computer games and sold them to one of the computer companies.

Note: It is very important to know the meaning of synonym and also to know the meaning of the words that are given in the options. And for this, your vocabulary should be very good. So work on vocabulary every day. Read every day, learn new words every day, look up words you don’t know.