Compress and Open up

Opposite meaning terms

Compress verb - To reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together.

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Open up is an antonym for compress.

Open up verb - Cause to open or to become open.

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Compress is an antonym for open up in extend topic.

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