Hanapin
Ante
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(poker) a small forced bet that all players must make before the start of a hand, usually a percentage of the minimum bet
to ante
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magbigay ng pondo
to contribute a specified amount of money before a card game, poker hand, or other gambling activity begins
Halimbawa
In the final round of the competition, she raised the ante by performing a challenging routine.
The political candidate raised the ante by making bold promises and presenting ambitious plans for the future.
The negotiations were getting too comfortable, so he raised the ante with a counterproposal.
In negotiations, the company decided to up the ante by offering additional benefits to potential employees.
The team decided to up the ante by working overtime to meet the tight deadline.