parlay

The word “parlay” has 2 syllables: par-lay

It's pronounced as /ˈpɑːr.leɪ/

What is synonym and antonym for parlay?

In the thesaurus, “parlay” has 61 synonyms and 22 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for parlay along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for parlay

accelerate
accumulate
aggrandize
amass
amplify
augment
blow up
boom
boost
build up
collect
complement
compound
develop
dilate
distend
draw out
elongate
engineer
enhance
enlarge
escalate
expand
extend
follow up
gamble
heighten
hype
increase
inflate
intensify
jockey
jump
lay down
lengthen
magnify
manage
maximize
move
multiply
plan
play
prolong
protract
pump up
raise
reenforce
reinforce
risk
skyrocket
speculate
spike
stoke
strengthen
stretch
supersize
supplement
swell
up
venture
wager

Antonyms for parlay

abate
abbreviate
abridge
compress
condense
constrict
contract
curtail
cut back
de-escalate
decrease
diminish
downsize
dwindle
ignore
lessen
lower
minify
neglect
reduce
retrench
shorten

Meanings of parlay

noun
1. (originally United States) A bet or series of bets where the stake and winnings are cumulatively carried forward; an accumulator.
verb
1. To carry forward the stake and winnings from a bet on to a subsequent wager or series of wagers.
2. (by extension) To increase (an asset, money, etc.) by gambling or investing in a daring manner.
3. (by extension, generally) To convert (a situation, thing, etc.) into something better.
4. To have a discussion, especially one between enemies.

Example Sentences

He managed to parlay his small investment into a fortune.
She hopes to parlay her experience into a leadership position.
The athlete tried to parlay his fame into a successful business.
They used their connections to parlay influence in the industry.
He skillfully parlayed his winnings into an even bigger bet.

On this page you'll find 83 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to parlay, such as: abate, abbreviate, abridge, accelerate, accumulate, aggrandize, amass.

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