Definition of “ante”
noun:
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A price or cost, as in up the ante.
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In poker and other games, the contribution made by all players to the pot before dealing the cards.
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verb:
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To pay the ante in poker. Often used ante up.
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To make an investment in money, effort, or time before knowing one's chances.
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