Asked in: SSC CPO 2022 T-1
capitalise in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CPO 2022 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
Sukhen always seeks to capitalise on opportunities.Answer & explanation
Answer: C) forfeit
Answer: 3 – forfeit
Solution (Correct Option – 3: forfeit):
The word “capitalise” in this context means to take full advantage of something — especially opportunities (मौके का पूरा लाभ उठाना).
The antonym would be to lose or give up that opportunity, which is best expressed by “forfeit.”
Forfeit – किसी चीज़ को गँवाना या छोड़ना (विशेष रूप से अवसर)
Capitalise – अवसर का लाभ उठाना
Why other options are incorrect:
• Dismantle – Means to take apart (विघटित करना), unrelated
• Seize – Means to grab or take quickly (पकड़ना), similar to capitalise, not an antonym
• Destroy – Means to ruin something (नष्ट करना), too general and not specific to opportunity
So, the best antonym of “capitalise” is “forfei
capitalise – questions
Has capitalise been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – capitalise has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CPO 2022 T-1.