The correct answer is Option (1) → Misappropriate
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Embezzle means to secretly take money that is in your care or that belongs to your employer, a company, or another person, and use it illegally for your own benefit. It is essentially a form of white-collar theft.
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Misappropriate means to take (something, especially money or funds) dishonestly for one's own use. This definition is identical to 'embezzle,' making it the closest synonym.
Other Options:
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Contribute: Means to give (money, time, or an effort) to a common purpose or fund. This is the opposite of embezzling.
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Divest: Means to strip or deprive someone of something, or to sell off assets.
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Compensate: Means to give someone something, typically money, in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury; to pay for work done. This is the opposite of stealing.
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