In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined:

The new religious leader hands out an olives branch.

  • A sues for peace
  • B gives out branches of the olive tree
  • C challenges his opponents to a fight
  • D blesses his congregation
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The correct answer is A. sues for peace

The phrase “hands out an olive branch” means to offer a gesture of peace, reconciliation, or truce to someone, so as to end a disagreement or dispute.

This is similar to the meaning of sues for peace, which means to ask for or seek an end to hostilities or conflict. 

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