Explanation
The antonym of "curtail," which means to reduce or cut short, is "prolong," meaning to extend or lengthen. The other options—clip, chop, and cramp—all imply reduction or restriction, making them synonyms rather than antonyms.
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The antonym of "curtail," which means to reduce or cut short, is "prolong," meaning to extend or lengthen. The other options—clip, chop, and cramp—all imply reduction or restriction, making them synonyms rather than antonyms.