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Pick the correct antonym of ‘increase’.

1. Reduce
2. Raise
3. Grow
4. Expand

Correct answer: Reduce

Solution

Increase means to become larger or greater. Reduce is the opposite, meaning to make smaller or less, so it is the correct antonym.

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