Question

Find the synonym of the underlined word.
He is generally regarded as the founder of the Green Peace Organization.
a)Condemned
b)Punished
c)Concerned
d)Viewed
e)Respected

Answer 1

Hint: Synonym means that a word or phrase has exact or similar meaning with the given word.

Complete step-by-step answer:

The term ‘Regarded’ means to consider or to be considered in a specific way.
Option a ‘Condemned’ means to be sentenced to a specific punishment or to be considered unfit. The meaning doesn’t have any similarity with the meaning of the given word and hence is not the correct option.
Option b ‘Punished’ can be viewed as a disciplinary action on someone in return for wrongdoing. The meaning of the word doesn’t fit in the sentence and is neither similar in the meaning of the underlined word.
Option c ‘Concerned’ means to be troubled or worried about something or someone. The sentence portrays that the person is considered the founder and this option represents worry that is not correct and hence the option is incorrect.
Option d ‘Viewed’ means to be looked at or to be regarded in a particular way. The meaning exactly matches the underlined word and does justice to the sentence. So, option d is the correct option.
Option e ‘Respected’ to be dignified or to be admired. The sentence gives the idea that he is generally considered the founder of the organization rather than being respected because he is considered the founder. So, option e is incorrect too.

Note: Option d and options e might create confusion. One is admired or respected for a certain state like he can be respected for being the founder but in the question, the point is emphasized about the position he is considered to be at rather than the privileges he can get through the position.