anted

Fed the kitty

Anted is the past tense of ante, meaning to put up an initial stake in poker before cards are dealt.

Players ante to create a pot worth competing for.

The phrase ante up extends beyond gambling to mean contributing one's share: Everyone anted up for the gift.

He anted five dollars and waited for his cards.

poker

blinds

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  • potVessel for cooking
  • raiseLift or increase
  • callContact by phone

fold · bluff · check · deal · flop · turn · river · showdown · hold'em · hand

contribution

stake

Sharpened post or share

pool · pot · dues · membership · subscription · pay-to-play

betting

wager

Stake on uncertainty

  • gambleStake on uncertain outcome
  • stakeSharpened post or share
  • oddsLikelihood expressed numerically

parlay · accumulator · spread · moneyline · handicapping · payout · vig · bookmaker · sportsbook · bookie

Opposites
poker action

antedfolded

Bent upon itself

passed · checked · sat out · mucked · withdrew

financial commitment

antedwithheld

Kept from giving

withdrew · held back · declined · kept back · reneged

Phrases
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