Choose the appropriate synonym of the underlined words from the options given.
Nani tends to pander to every demand of her grandson when he visits her in the summer holidays.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Indulge
As used in the sentence, pander to means give someone whatever they want, even when it is not good for them. Its synonym is indulge. Example: Some coaches pander to the star players and ignore the rest of the team.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Resist | refuse to accept or give in to something (the opposite of pander to) | Sana could not resist the smell of hot samosas. |
| (2) Encourage | give someone support or confidence to do something (support to do better, not giving in) | Our teacher encouraged Megha to enter the debate. |
| (3) Question | ask about something or express doubt about it | The auditor began to question the bills of the school canteen. |
| (4) Indulge (answer) | let someone have or do what they want (same as pander to) | Mummy indulged us with ice cream after the exams. |
| Synonyms of pander to: indulge, gratify, give in to, pamper Antonyms of pander to: resist, refuse, deny |