Synonyms of parlays

parlays

verb

present tense third-person singular of parlay

as in expands

to use or develop (something) to get something else that has greater value

He hoped to parlay his basketball skills into a college scholarship.

Related Words

• expands
• extends
• boosts
• accelerates
• increases
• develops
• jumps
• augments
• stretches
• maximizes
• multiplies
• ups
• stokes
• adds (to)
• compounds
• swells
• amplifies
• spikes
• escalates
• builds up
• aggrandizes
• follows up
• enlarges
• hypes
• raises
• supersizes
• booms
• enhances
• supplements
• accumulates
• inflates
• reinforces
• skyrockets
• dilates
• prolongs
• complements
• lengthens
• pumps up
• distends
• draws out
• intensifies
• heightens
• elongates
• bumps (up)
• strengthens
• magnifies
• blows up
• protracts
• amasses
• collects
• fleshes (out)
• ratchets (up)
• rachets (up)
• beefs (up)

Dissimilar Words

• abbreviates
• shortens
• curtails
• contracts
• condenses
• compresses
• abridges
• reduces
• constricts
• decreases
• retrenches
• diminishes
• cuts back
• lessens
• lowers
• subtracts (from)
• downsizes
• dwindles
• abates
• minifies
• de-escalates

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of parlays

Movie law conveniently parlays their lengthy sentence into a week’s work at the cheery, picturesque Burning Bush Camp, where supervising pastor Tom (Chris Klein) sportingly overlooks their dubious childcare creds and eccentric prayer style. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 25 July 2026

There are also nods to Audemars Piguet’s more recent history, like a cool Marshall jukebox packed with songs from AP collaborators—Mark Ronson, John Mayer, and Raye, among them—which parlays the strong music seam that runs though the new AP House. — Ming Liu, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2026