Gauge queens constantly up the ante in order to assert their commitment to a counter cultural look.
Source: tatoeba (1252961)
Ante
/ˈænti/
Synonyms for "ante" (63 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (13)
Strong matches (19)
Related words (31)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: fore-, above, ahead, ante up, ante up.
- Sentence evidence is available for ante, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, moby, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "ante".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "ante"
Keep "ante" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "ante" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "ante", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "ante" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
16 entriesMore specific
10 entriesante upbig anteheighten the stakesincrease the anteincrease the stakesinitial antemandatory anteraise the anteset the antesmall ante
Collocations
12 entriesante amountante upbig anteincrease the anteinitial antelower the antemandatory antepay the antepoker anteraise the anteset the antesmall ante
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
1 entriesante up
Sample sentences
5 total sentences available.
But last month, they upped the ante, accusing Assange in a new 18-count superseding indictment of violating the 1917 Espionage Act by distributing classified information.
Source: tatoeba (11068257)
Now, prosecutors are increasingly focused on building the conspiracy cases and considering upping the ante by bringing the little-used but far more serious charges of “seditious conspiracy,” which carry up to 20 years in prison, according to current and former law enforcement officials.
Source: tatoeba (11068260)
“… There was a man who always painted marble seats and another who did nothing but sheep. So a fellow I knew determined only to paint backs. Men's backs, women's backs, girls' backs and boys backs. … his best known bacchante was described by a critic as all back and no ante, but his backs became famous. …”
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 5 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "ante"?
Closest matches include fore-, above, ahead, ante up, ante up.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "ante"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.