Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

SUBSIDE

enlarge

The most appropriate antonym of the word subside is enlarge.

• Subside means "to become less in size, extent, or intensity."
• Enlarge means "to become larger or greater in size, extent, or intensity."

The other words do not have the opposite meaning of subside.

• Diminish means "to become less in size, extent, or intensity."
• Abate means "to become less in amount, intensity, or force."
• Ease means "to become less difficult or severe."