Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

Sukhen always seeks to capitalise on opportunities.

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  1. dismantle
  2. destroy
  3. forfeit
  4. seize

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Option 3 : forfeit
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The solution is forfeit.

Key Points

  • The most appropriate ANTONYM for 'capitalise is forfeit.
  • The word "capitalise" in this context means to take advantage of or benefit from something.
  • Therefore, the most appropriate antonym of "capitalise" from the given options would be: Forfeit
  • "Forfeit" means to lose or give up (something) as a necessary consequence of something else, which is the opposite of taking advantage or benefitting from something.
  • Therefore option 3 is the correct option.

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  • Let's discuss about antonyms:
    • Antonyms is the opposite word of the given word.
      • For example:- Antonym for good id bad, Antonym for large is small.
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