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ante

UK/ˈænti/ US/ˈænti/ uncommon
noun (1) verb (1)

noun

1.

(poker) the initial contribution that each player makes to the pot

verb

1.

place one''s stake

Origin

Various origins: * As a Spanish and Catalan surname, perhaps from ante (“elk; suede”). * As a Dutch and North German surname, from Ente (“duck”).

Phrases

  • ante in
  • ante litteram
  • ante up
  • penny ante
  • raise the ante
  • status quo ante
  • status quo ante bellum
  • up the ante

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