ante, up the

upping the ante meaning ▾ Dictionary English-Spanish · ante n — · up adj — · up adv — · up n — · up prep — · up sth v — · the art —

Synonyms for Up the ante · raise the stakes · raise the bar · outbid · raise the ante · raise the price · sweeten the pot · raise the level · raise the standard  the best 168 However, the ante we are seeking isn't a 16th century word but a 19th century one The 'ante' is a stake put into the pot before play, in betting games like