Definitions from Wiktionary (up the ante)
▸ verb: (poker) To raise the stakes of a hand of poker.
▸ verb: (idiomatic) Of a dispute, to take an action that raises the stakes, i.e. that increases the chances of conflict.
▸ verb: (idiomatic) To render something more difficult.
▸ verb: (idiomatic) To render something more desirable.
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▸ verb: (poker) To raise the stakes of a hand of poker.
▸ verb: (idiomatic) Of a dispute, to take an action that raises the stakes, i.e. that increases the chances of conflict.
▸ verb: (idiomatic) To render something more difficult.
▸ verb: (idiomatic) To render something more desirable.
Similar:
raise the stakes,
value raise,
raise,
reraise,
sweeten the pot,
string bet,
go one better,
push,
bet up,
double up,
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