Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

CONDENSE

expand

The most appropriate antonym of the word condense is expand.

• Condense means "to make or become denser or more compact."
• Expand means "to become or cause to become larger or more extensive."

The other words do not have the same meaning as condense, so they are not its antonyms.

• Repulse means "to drive or force back; repel."
• Reduce means "to make or become less in size, amount, or degree."
• Constrict means "to make or become narrower or tighter."