Question

Select the most appropriate synonym for the words given below:
Turn up
A) Show up
B) Give up
C) Come up
D) Lose up

Answer 1

Hint: Synonyms refer to two or more words that have similar meanings or even exact same meanings at times. Synonyms are used to replace a certain word that has been used too many times in a piece of writing. Hence, it provides variety for the reader and the writer. Sometimes, these synonyms can also have very minute differences in their meanings and hence can be used appropriately.

Complete answer:
The phrase ‘turn up’ means to arrive, or to make an appearance. Let us analyze the options and look for the one with the most similar meaning to ‘turn up’.
Option A) Show up – The phrase ‘show up’ means to be clearly visible or ‘to arrive for something’. For e.g. She showed up ten minutes late for the appointment. This word has the exact same meaning as ‘turn up’. Therefore, this is the correct option.
Option B) Give up – The phrase ‘give up’ means to quit or to cease to make an effort, or admit defeat. For e.g. He is tough and he won’t give up that easily. This word is not similar in meaning to ‘turn up’. Thus, this option is incorrect.
Option C) Come up – The phrase ‘come up’ means to prepone or to occur unexpectedly. For e.g. She had no idea her exams would come up this week itself. This word has a different meaning from that of ‘turn up’. Therefore, this option is wrong.
Option D) Lose up – The phrase ‘lose up’ is an incorrect phrase. The correct phrase should be ‘loosen up’, which means to relax. For e.g. Stop being so stressed and loosen up. This phrase is also different in meaning and the option given is altogether an incorrect phrase. Thus, this option is also wrong.

Thus, the correct answer is option (A) Show up.

Note: The phrase ‘turn up’ also means to be found, especially by chance and generally after being lost. It also means to rediscover something. For e.g. My lost books turned up in my brother's room. It also means to increase the intensity of something. For e.g. Can you turn up the heat; it’s really cold today.