Question

Find the synonym of the underlined word.
We don’t think we will be able to make the conference in Japan.
a. Construct
b. Do
c. Attend
d. Decide
e. Hold

Answer 1

Hint: A synonym refers to a word that is nearly or exactly the same in meaning to another word. Example- Rich is the synonym of wealthy.

Complete answer:
Make means to manage to arrive at a specific place within a specific time. The word make has been derived from the blend of Old English and English word- Macian + Match.
We know the meaning and the origin of the word make. Now, let’s look at its usage:
Example- You need to move faster or else you won’t be able to make the party. Here, we can understand that X is advised to move faster in order to attend the party.
Let’s examine the given options-
- Construct- It means to make or design something. It is different in meaning to make. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
- Do- It means to perform an action or a task. It is different in meaning to make. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
- Attend- It means to take part in something or to be at a place. It is similar in meaning to make. Hence, it is the correct option.
- Decide- It means to make up one’s mind or choose from a number of alternatives. It is different in meaning to make. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
- Hold- It means to organize an event or an occasion. It is different in meaning to make. Hence, it is an incorrect option.

> The correct answer is Option ‘c’.

Note: Make has several meanings, hence you need to look at the given options to understand the context in which we have used ‘make’.