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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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Organizers initially proposed a $500 million housing bond, but at the October 2005 Housing Summit, Villaraigosa took the stage, surprising staff and supporters by upping the ante and promising a $1 billion bond.
Upping the ante, Edmier introduces color in the male plant by dusting the surface of its most phallic section with sickly yellow pollen.
Paper recycling is at an all-time high, but the American Forest & Paper Association (AF & PA) is upping the ante.
 
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