How to Pronounce "raise the ante"
expression
RAYZ thuh AN-tee
rayz thuh AN-tee
Definition
To increase the stakes in a situation, making it riskier, more competitive, or more challenging. Originally from poker, this phrase is now also used to mean intensifying efforts or demands.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹeɪz/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈænti
British English
ɹˈeɪz/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈæntiː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAYZ thuh AN-tee
UK
rayz thuh AN-tee
Listen in Context
They decided to raise the ante and offer a bigger prize to the winner.
If you want to win, you’ll have to raise the ante.
The company raised the ante by launching a new product.
Every time we match their offer, they raise the ante again.