ante-up
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Ante-up is the act of contributing money to a shared pot, from poker where players must ante before receiving cards.
The hyphenated form usually functions as a noun or modifier: It's ante-up time.
More commonly written as two words when used as a verb phrase: Everyone needs to ante up for the gift.
Risked stake on outcome
blind · call · raise · table stakes · buy-in · all-in · kitty · contribution
Commit resources for gain
- commitBind to a course
- riskPossibility of harm
- put forwardOffer for discussion
- stakeSharpened post or share
skin in the game · buy-in · participate · engage · venture · gamble · pledge · obligation
Add to a group fund
- contributeGive to a collective
- pitch inContribute effort cooperatively
- sharePortion given out
- duesRegular membership payments
fee · payment · fork over · kick in · pool · collection · membership · subscription
Increase in degree
- increaseGrowth in amount
- escalateIncrease in severity
- challengeTest of ability
- pressureForce upon contact
double down · competitive · brinkmanship · gambit · bold move · power play · negotiate · leverage
bet
Risked stake on outcome
pot · blind · call · raise · table stakes · buy-in · all-in · kitty · contribution · opening bet
invest
Commit resources for gain
- commitBind to a course
- riskPossibility of harm
- put forwardOffer for discussion
stake · skin in the game · buy-in · participate · engage · venture · gamble · pledge · obligation · sacrifice
chip in
Add to a group fund
- contributeGive to a collective
- pitch inContribute effort cooperatively
- sharePortion given out
dues · fee · payment · fork over · kick in · pool · collection · membership · subscription · fair share
intensify
Increase in degree
pressure · double down · competitive · brinkmanship · gambit · bold move · power play · negotiate · leverage
ante-upplay it safe
Avoid unnecessary chances
hedge · hold back · chicken out · back down · balk