parlays

The word “parlays” has 2 syllables: par-lays

It's pronounced as /ˈpɑːr.leɪz/


What is synonym and antonym for parlays?

In the thesaurus, “parlays” has 49 synonyms and 20 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for parlays

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

Antonyms for parlays

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

Meanings of parlays

  • 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 parlays his knowledge of the stock market into profitable investments.
  • She parlays her experience into new career opportunities.
  • The gambler frequently parlays small bets into large winnings.
  • He parlays his athletic skills into endorsement deals.
  • The businessman parlays his connections into lucrative partnerships.

On this page you'll find 69 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to parlays, such as: abates, abbreviates, abridges, accelerates, accumulates, aggrandizes, amasses.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

accelerates

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raises

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  • instructs
  • intensifies
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  • introduces
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  • jerry-builds
  • jumps
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  • quickens
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  • reinforces
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  • says
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  • skyrockets
  • sounds
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  • speaks out
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  • spikes
  • sprouts
  • states
  • step ups
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  • stimulates
  • stokes
  • strengthens
  • stretches
  • submits
  • suggests
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  • ventilates
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  • vitalizes
  • voices
  • wangles
  • watches
  • wrests
  • wrings
  • writes
  • writes up

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