Bet and Raise

Bet

Bet verb - To risk (something) on the outcome of an uncertain event.
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Synonyms for Bet

Raise and bet are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Raise" instead a noun "Bet".

Nearby Word: betting

Raise

Raise verb - Bet more than the previous player.

Bet and raise are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bet" instead the word "Raise" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: raised, raising

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

arm bet arm raise arm
time bet time raise time
money bet money raise money
stakes bet stakes raise stakes
Other words: points, dollars.

Both words in one sentence

  • Attack! Attack! Attack! As a rule of thumb, it is better to bet/raise than to check/call in order to keep your opponent under constant pressure.
  • Pinball / Maverick The Movie Draw carefully to avoid needless discards, raise your bet if you're feeling lucky, or fold your hand if you're getting cold feet.
  • Pete: We've sold all of our decent weapons to raise the money for the aforesaid bet.
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