Select the option closest in meaning to the underlined word.
Before changing the canteen menu, the school committee solicited ideas from parents and senior students.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Sought
In the given sentence, solicited means asked for something, such as help, money or opinions. Its synonym is sought. Example: The NGO solicited donations for the flood victims in Assam.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Rejected | refused to accept something | The bank rejected the form because the photo was missing. |
| (2) Sought (answer) | tried to get or asked for something (same as solicited) | Priya sought her coach’s advice before the final match. |
| (3) Received | got something that was given or sent (getting, not asking for) | Dadi received a parcel of sweets from Kolkata. |
| (4) Compiled | collected pieces of information into one list or book | Our class monitor compiled a list of everyone’s birthdays. |
| Synonyms of solicited: sought, requested, asked for, invited Antonyms of solicited: rejected, refused, turned down |