Question

Read the dictionary entry and answer the question that follows:

be·tray v. \bē-ˈtrā\


to lead astray
to give to an enemy by treachery

Middle English, from be- + trayen (to betray)

Tracie wants to verify the meaning of the word betray. Which portion of the entry best allows her to do this?
v.

\bē-ˈtrā\

1. to lead astray

Middle English, from be- + trayen (to betray)

Answer 1

The correct answer is 1. to lead astray

Step-by-step explanation:

A dictionary entry contains information about a word, this commonly includes the type of word represented by letters such as n. (noun), v. (verb), adj. (adjective), etc; the pronunciation of a word that is placed between parentheses () or slashes \; the meaning or meanings of the word that is usually presented in short sentences that describe the word and the origin of the word that usually mentions the language the word originates from. This means in the entry presented, the meaning of betray is "to lead astray " or "to give to an enemy by treachery" and therefore the portion Tracy needs to verify is "1. to lead astray".

Answer 2

1. to lead astray

As it gives you connotations and describes the meaning of the word through synonyms.