Which of the following is most nearly the same in meaning as the phrase "Make Out"?
Question and options
Which of the following is most nearly the same in meaning as the phrase "Make Out"?
- Depart
- Build
- Bring about
- Recognise
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D - Recognise
'Make out' commonly means to discern or recognise something with difficulty (e.g. 'I could barely make out the figure'), so 'Recognise' is correct. 'Depart', 'Build' and 'Bring about' are not meanings of 'make out'.
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