Bet
Bet verb - To risk (something) on the outcome of an uncertain event.
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Synonyms for Bet
Nearby Word: betting
How words are described
| good | good bet | good raise |
| best | best bet | best raise |
| better | better bet | better raise |
| substantial | substantial bet | substantial raise |
| Other adjectives: small, large, big, huge, bad, decent, major, significant, bigger. | ||
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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As a rule of thumb, it is better to bet/raise than to check/call in order to keep your opponent under constant pressure.
Source: Attack! Attack! Attack! -
Draw carefully to avoid needless discards, raise your bet if you're feeling lucky, or fold your hand if you're getting cold feet.
Source: Pinball / Maverick The Movie - Pete: We've sold all of our decent weapons to raise the money for the aforesaid bet.
Source: Crazy Awesome / Web Comics
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Raise and Bet. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 28, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/bet/raise
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