Verbal analogy (noun ↔ verb synonymy): Identify the pair that mirrors “hope : aspires”. Context: The second term is the verb form closely synonymous with the first noun. Instruction: Choose the pair where the verb expresses the action denoted by the noun.

Given data

• ‘‘Hope’’ (noun) ↔ ‘‘aspires’’ (verb of similar meaning).

Concept / ApproachWe need a noun paired with a synonymous/closely related verb.

Option analysisfib : lie — ‘‘fib’’ (to tell a small lie) aligns with the verb ‘‘lie’’; best noun↔verb synonymy. ✅love : elevates — not synonymy; mismatched relation. ❌film : flam — gibberish pairing. ❌fake : ordinary — antonym-like noise; unrelated. ❌

Final Answerfib : lie