The term "de-cries" isn't a valid English word, but if we assume you meant "decreases," then its antonyms can include words like "increases," "expands," "augments," "grows," "escalates," and "amplifies," among others. These antonyms represent an opposite meaning or function to "decreases" and suggest an increase, growth, or expansion in size, intensity, quantity, or value. The use of antonyms helps us express contrasting ideas and opinions, which enhance our communication skills and make our conversations and texts more insightful and nuanced.