Identify the antonym of the underlined word in the sentence given below. The…

Concept

An antonym is a word whose meaning opposes another word in the given context. To find it, first identify the contextual sense of the target word, then choose the alternative that reverses that sense while preserving the sentence’s grammar.

Application

Here, deprecated means expressed disapproval of or criticized. Endorsed means publicly approved or supported, so it reverses the relevant sense of deprecated.

Contrast

• Recorded means documented or made an account of something; it does not express the opposite attitude.

• Overlooked means failed to notice or deliberately did not consider something; it concerns attention rather than approval.

• Neglected means failed to give proper care or attention; it does not express support.

Cross-check

Substituting endorsed gives: the manager approved or supported the employee’s suggestion. That meaning is opposite to expressing disapproval.

Result: endorsed is the antonym.