Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Word: DECREASE

Meaning of "decrease": to reduce, lessen, or make smaller in amount or degree.

Best antonym: "enhance" — to increase, improve, or make greater in value, quality, or amount.

• encroach — means to intrude on or advance into someone else's space or rights; not related to increasing or decreasing amount.

• ensure — means to make certain or guarantee something; not an antonym of decrease.

• enforce — means to compel observance of rules or laws; unrelated to the concept of increasing or decreasing amount.

Therefore, "enhance" is the most appropriate antonym of "decrease."