Synonyms of ante

ante

noun

ˈan-tē 

as in cost

the amount of money that is demanded as payment for something

the base price is $500, but any additional repairs will up the ante

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cost
• price
• fee
• rate
• freight
• price tag
• bill
• charge
• value
• damage
• figure
• valuation
• sale
• market value
• tariff
• deduction
• reduction
• service charge
• discount
• unit price
• down payment
• surcharge
• deposit
• list price
• sticker price
• price point
• fair market value
• check
• asking price
• invoice
• carrying charge
• overcharge
• tab
• markdown
• account

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ante

The restaurant offers a weekly barbecue buffet on Wednesdays, giving you a chance to sample local food while weekly poolside cocktail parties up the social ante. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026

As retailers like Amazon, Walmart and Target up the ante on delivery speed, fast shipping has never been more in demand. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 26 June 2026

Packing cubes of any stripe are a game changer for maximizing your outfit options and staying organized on a trip, but compression packing cubes really up the ante. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2026

The completion of Gulf State Park’s many recreation areas, trails, and new lodge and cottages have only upped the ante for longtime visitors and newcomers. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 June 2026

Phrases Containing ante

• ante (up)