Question

Select the opposite of the given word:
Delete
A. Impound
B. Insert
C. Inspire
D. Injure

Answer 1

Hint:Antonyms are words that are opposite in meaning to another. The root words for the word ‘antonym’ are the words ‘anti’ meaning ‘against’ or ‘opposite’ and ‘onym’ meaning name. For instance: the antonym of ‘hot’ is ‘cold’.

Complete answer:
The meaning of the word Delete is' remove or obliterate (written or printed matter), especially by drawing a line through it'. So, as per the question, we must find the word which is opposite in meaning to the word Delete.

Option A) Impound– It is an incorrect option because Impound means to seize and take legal custody of (something, especially a vehicle, goods, or documents) because of an infringement of law. It is not opposed to the meaning of the given word. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.

Option B) Insert - It is a correct option because Delete means 'remove something' the opposite being insert meaning 'to keep something’. For example, the typesetter inserted an exclamation mark in the sentence. These words mean the opposite of the given word. Thus, this is the correct answer.

Option C) Inspire– This option is not correct because Inspire means fill (someone) with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative. These words do not mean the opposite of the Delete. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.

Option D) Injure: This is an incorrect option because the meaning of the word ‘injure’ is to do physical harm or damage to (someone). These words mean the opposite of the given word. Thus, this is the correct answer.

Hence the correct answer is option ‘B’.

Note:Antonyms are the words that are opposite to each other i.e. antonym of Delete is Insert, and synonyms are the words that are similar in meaning. So, the synonym of Delete is removed. Thus, Option B is the most appropriate answer as compared to the other options as they do not have the opposite meaning to the given word.