Question

Choose the word opposite in meaning to-
Lend
a) Hire
b) Pawn
c) Cheat
d) Borrow

Answer 1

Hint: The given word is ‘lend' which means – to grant someone the use of something. For example Stewart asked me to lend him my car.

Complete answer:
 The given word ‘lend' is a verb. It means to grant something in order to take it back. For example She lent him his pen, but he never returned. We have to find the opposite the given word ‘lend'.
Now, let us examine all the given options to find out the correct answer-
Option ‘a’ is Hire. It is a verb which means to obtain the temporary use of something for an agreed payment. For example You can hire more employees.
Option ‘b’ is Pawn. It is a verb which means to deposit an object with a pawnbroker as a security for money lent. For example I pawned the necklace to cover the loan.
Option ‘c' is a Cheat. It is a verb which means to act dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an advantage. For example She always cheats at cards.
Option ‘d’ is Borrow. It is a verb which means to take or use something from someone for temporary usage. For example : She borrowed my dress.
As we have analyzed all the given options, we can easily figure out the correct option. Here, the correct opposite of the word ‘lend’ is ‘pawn’. Hence, option ‘b’ is the correct option.

Note:
All the other options are plausible distractions. Don’t confuse between ‘hire’ and ‘pawn’. We are asked for an antonym, and not a synonym.