Question

The synonym of ANIMATE is:
(a)Kill
(b)Dead
(c)Energise
(d)Calm

Answer 1

Hint: The question clearly states that we need to choose the option which means just the opposite or is close to the opposite of the given word. Recall the meaning of the given word and the options and choose the one that fits the description.

Complete answer: Synonyms are words or phrases that mean exactly or nearly the same as another word or
phrase. For example- ‘sad’ and ‘depressed’. Two words that can be interchanged in a context are said to be synonymous relative to that context.
In the given question, the word ‘animate’ refers to ‘heighten or intensify; give new life or energy to; give lifelike qualities too.’
Let us analyze the options given to us in this question:
Option (a.), 'kill', refers to ‘cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly.’Therefore, option (a.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘animate’.
Option (b.), ‘dead', refers to ‘no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life.’Therefore, option (b.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘animate’.
Option (c.), ‘energise', refers to ‘raise to a higher energy level; cause to be alert and energetic.’Therefore, option (c.) is correct as its meaning is synonymous to that of the given word ‘animate’.
Option (d.), ‘calm', refers to ‘become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation.’Therefore, option (d.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘animate’.

Note: If you don’t know the definition of the given word and have only used it in some given context previously, then use the given word in a sentence. Substitute the given word with each word in the options and choose the word which does not conflict with the context provided by the given word.