Question

Select the opposite of the given words:
Abandon
A)Leave
B)Resign
C)Renounce
D)Adopt

Answer 1

Hint: The meaning of the word abandon is to get rid of it.

Complete step-by-step answer:

The word abandon meaning to stop taking care of someone. To find the opposite of this we need to look for a word that has a divergent meaning, that is, a word that means to start taking care of someone.
Let us take a look at the given options, one by one.
Option A leave refers to get rid of and hence is similar in meaning to abandon. This is incorrect as it does not have an opposing meaning.
Option B refers to give up on a job or position on purpose. This is also incorrect as it does not have any connection to taking care of someone.
Option C refers to formally and publicly acknowledging the breakage of ties or commitments. Since it involves the breakage of ties, it has a similar meaning and hence, incorrect.
Option D refers to take someone into your protection to take care of.
From these option, option A, B and C are incorrect as they are similar in meaning to the given word, abandon. Hence, the correct answer is option D, adopt.

Note: In a situation where the meaning of the given options is not clear, use elimination method and remove the words that you think are least likely to be right, in order to reach the final answer.