Multiple choice

Directions: Find a word which substitutes the words underlined in the sentence.

The jury will officially declare (him) to be free from blame this afternoon.

  1. expiate

  2. liberate

  3. sentence

  4. exonerate

  5. accuse

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The word exonerate is a verb which means – to officially absolve someone from blame for a fault or wrongdoing. Thus, it is the apt word substitute.