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

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

This governance would be designed ex ante to manage volatility, concentrations of power, and systemic risk rather than retrofitted from a bygone era. — Mary Johnstone-Louis, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026

The actress rocked a romantic look from McQueen's Fall 2025 collection, upping the ante with a dramatic train. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 18 June 2026

Phrases Containing ante

• ante (up)