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ante
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[Latin, Before.] A reference to a previous portion of a report or textbook.

Ante is synonymous with supra.


See also: award, bet, parlay, stake


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By the end of Monday night's two-hour installment, the writers seem to have upped the ante significantly in terms of what's at stake.
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Fortunately, many churches have upped the ante by answering the call for affordable housing, adequate schooling, and community programs even in the face of sharp criticism from the very people they serve.
 
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