English noun: ante | |||
1. | ante (possession) (poker) the initial contribution that each player makes to the pot | ||
Broader (hypernym) | bet, stake, stakes, wager | ||
Domain category | poker, poker game | ||
English verb: ante | |||
1. | ante (competition) place one's stake | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | back, bet on, gage, game, punt, stake | ||
Domain category | card game, cards | ||