2020 · Q90
Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word(s) followed by four words/group of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
During the ancient period poets were **patronized** through various institutions.
EnglishSynonyms
- Asupported
- Brespected
- Copposed
- Dscolded
Explanation
Here 'patronized' means supported or encouraged — the poets were supported by literary institutions. 'Respected' is weaker and vaguer, while 'opposed' and 'scolded' are antonyms of the intended sense. Hence (A) supported is correct.