“Vocabulary of the Day” is a daily feature by StudyToper.in designed to improve the English proficiency of candidates and strengthen their performance in competitive exams. Each day, a word is chosen from a newspaper, followed by its meaning, examples of usage, synonyms, antonyms, a practice question, and similar-sounding words with different meanings. This initiative facilitates vocabulary building, enhances language skills, and supports candidates to excel in the English Language section.
dedicate
Meaning: To put all one’s energy, time, effort, etc. into something.
Hindi meaning: to invest one’s energy, time etc. in some work
Newspaper: Indian Express
Use of the word:
Three new supercomputers, installed in premier scientific institutions in Delhi, Pune and Kolkata to boost research in the fields of astronomy, medicine and high-energy physics, were dedicated to the nation by the Prime Minister.
Synonyms: Devote
Antonyms: Withhold
Q. Which of the following is an antonym of the word dedicated?
A) pledge
B) committed
c) snatch
d) none of the above
Similar sounding words with different meanings:
- fly high: to fly high
- Wound: painful
Year. C): snatch
Benefits of Vocabulary Building
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