Select the option that can be used as a one word substitute for the given group of words phrase Caus...........

English (CPO) One Word Substitution

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Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words/phrase.

Cause to continue; keep up; preserve (a state of affairs, an activity etc)

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SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 2

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maintop

mainly

maintain

mainstay

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Explanation:

- Maintain (Option 3): To cause to continue; keep up; preserve (a state of affairs, an activity, etc.). This word fits the given definition precisely.

- Maintop (Option 1): This is a nautical term that refers to the platform or the highest part of a ship's mast. It doesn't relate to preserving or continuing an activity.

- Mainly (Option 2): This word means for the most part or primarily. It's about emphasis or focus, not continuity or preservation.

- Mainstay (Option 4): This refers to something or someone which acts as a principal support or backbone. Although it implies support, it doesn't directly mean to continue or preserve an activity.