Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to "neglect".
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. fail to care for
- Step 1: "neglect" means "fail to care for".
- Step 2: So "fail to care for" is the closest in meaning.
Answer
fail to care for.
Why not the others: care for deeply, protect fully and examine closely do not fit here.
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