Choose the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

ASCEND

Decline

The most appropriate antonym of the word "ascend" is decline.

• Ascend means "to move or go up."
• Decline means "to move or go down."

The other words do not have the same meaning as "ascend" and are therefore not antonyms.

• Coarse means "lacking in refinement or delicacy."
• Plenty means "a large or sufficient amount."
• Allow means "to permit or consent to."