Select the option closest in meaning to the underlined word.
Mrs Kapoor’s patient answers in class engendered a deep trust between her and the shy students.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Generated
In the given sentence, engendered means caused a feeling or situation to come into being. Its synonym is generated. Example: The coach’s fair rules engendered respect among the players.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Revealed | showed something that was hidden (showing what already exists, not making it) | The X-ray revealed a small crack in Aman’s wrist. |
| (2) Stifled | stopped something from growing or being expressed (the opposite of engendered) | Pooja stifled a yawn during the long assembly. |
| (3) Generated (answer) | produced or created something (same as engendered) | The new film generated a lot of talk on social media. |
| (4) Demanded | asked for something firmly, as if it was owed | The customer demanded a refund for the torn shirt. |
| Synonyms of engendered: generated, caused, produced, created Antonyms of engendered: stifled, suppressed, prevented |