Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
INCREASE

Correct option is A

The correct antonym of the given word is (a) diminish.
Word Meaning:
Increase: To become or make greater in size, amount, number, or degree (बढ़ाना, वृद्धि करना)
Example: The price of petrol has increased.
Correct Antonym:
Diminish: To become or make less in size, amount, or importance (घटाना, कम करना)
Example: His influence in the company has diminished.
Synonyms: Expand, Amplify, Enhance, Grow.
Antonyms: Diminish, Reduce, Lessen, Decrease.
Meanings of Other
· (b) Expand: To increase in size (बढ़ाना)
· (c) Widen: To make wider (चौड़ा करना)
· (d) Collect: To gather (इकट्ठा करना)
Only “diminish” reflects a decrease, making it the correct antonym.