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Meaning of "raise the stakes" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF RAISE THE STAKES

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WHAT DOES RAISE THE STAKES MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of raise the stakes in the English dictionary

The definition of raise the stakes in the dictionary is to increase the amount of money or valuables hazarded in a gambling game. Other definition of raise the stakes is to increase the costs, risks, or considerations involved in taking an action or reaching a conclusion.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RAISE THE STAKES

raisable
raise
raise an eyebrow
raise Cain
raise hell
raise hob
raise one´s glass to
raise one´s hat
raise the devil
raise the roof
raise the wind
raiseable
raised beach
raised bog
raiser
raisin
raisin bread
raising
raising agent
raisiny

WORDS THAT END LIKE RAISE THE STAKES

ABS brakes
antilock brakes
Chrissakes
cornflakes
ducks and drakes
go like hot cakes
Great Lakes
high stakes
in the popularity/beauty stakes
jakes
kidstakes
Lakes
Lower Lakes
no great shakes
nursery stakes
pull up stakes
stakes
sweepstakes
the shakes
wakes

Synonyms and antonyms of raise the stakes in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «raise the stakes» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF RAISE THE STAKES

Find out the translation of raise the stakes to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of raise the stakes from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «raise the stakes» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

提高赌注
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

subir las apuestas
570 millions of speakers

English

raise the stakes
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

दांव बढ़ा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

رفع حصص
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

поднять ставки
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

aumentar as apostas
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

দালাল বৃদ্ধি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

faire monter les enchères
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Menaikkan taruhan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Erhöhen Sie den Einsatz
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

賭け金を上げる
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

지분을 인상
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Mundhakaken taruhan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tăng cổ phần
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பங்குகளை உயர்த்துங்கள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

भाग वाढवा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Kazık artırmak
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

alzare la posta in gioco
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

podnosi stawkę
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

підняти ставки
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ridica miza
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αυξήσουν τα όσα διακυβεύονται
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

verhoog op die spel
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

höja insatsen
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

øke innsatsen
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of raise the stakes

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RAISE THE STAKES»

The term «raise the stakes» is quite widely used and occupies the 25.820 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «RAISE THE STAKES» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about raise the stakes

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RAISE THE STAKES»

Discover the use of raise the stakes in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to raise the stakes and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Complete Handbook of Novel Writing
should raise the stakes for the character. Do the preceding examples meet that criterion? 1. If Ralph is asked to write his wife's will, he has a stake in the sense that the will reminds him of his wife's imminent death. But a story about a man ...
Meg Leder, Jack Heffron, 2002
2
Raising the Stakes: From Improvement to Transformation in ...
We believe it is time to raise the stakes in the transformation of schools. There are five reasons. The first derives from the meaning of transformation, which we consider to be significant, systematic and sustained change that secures success for ...
Brian J. Caldwell, Jim Spinks, 2007
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The Everything Poker Strategy Book: Know When To Hold, Fold, ...
Know When To Hold, Fold, And Raise The Stakes John Wenzel. lie to yourself and say you can beat the game that's already beaten you. Usually, there's a good reason you're losing. So go home, or you'll hate yourself in the morning.
John Wenzel, 2004
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Cambridge Dictionary of American Idioms
Related vocabulary raise the stakes at stakes origin: based on the literal meaning of up the ante (= to increase the amount of money each person must risk in a card game or other activity involving the risk of losing money) ante up sth to give ...
Paul Heacock, 2003
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Friendship: Development, Ecology, and Evolution of a ...
If Ann follows the raise-the-stakes strategy, then she feels a great deal of gratitude and will provide a large favor the next time there is an opportunity. They then continue to provide big favors until one of them fails to; at which point, they return ...
Daniel J. Hruschka, 2010
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Directors Tell the Story: Master the Craft of Television and ...
Here are some more: Raise the stakes. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. The first one, “Raise the stakes,” also means, “Commit to your intention more strongly.” Make the scene more important. Care more. Make a bigger deal out of it. Sometimes an actor's energy ...
Bethany Rooney, Mary Lou Belli, 2013
7
Elements of Fiction Writing - Conflict and Suspense
“To raise the stakes” is a saying that comes from the world of poker hustlers ( obviously). Consider this scenario: A rube from the country comes into town, has a drink or two, then gets invited to a “friendly game of poker” in the back room.
James Scott Bell, 2012
8
Rebellion: Physics to Personal Will
You also need caution with real estate developers, Internet contacts, airline terminals, and the crowd in Times Square. Cross your fingers and hold on to your wallet not only when you say “Hello” but also “Good bye.” Raise the Stakes: Superior ...
James Brody, 2008
9
Writing the Breakout Novel
CHAPTER THREE Stakes If there is one single principle that is central to making any story more powerful, it is simply this: Raise the stakes. Sure, you think. Like all the best advice, this chestnut is so familiar your mind glazes over when you ...
Donald Maass, 2002
10
The Everything Guide to Writing a Romance Novel: From ...
... that when you raise the stakes in a romance novel, the outcome of the HEA ( Happily Ever After) must be threatened in some way. Raising the stakes in a subplot is fine, as long as it will affect the main characters. If there is no danger to the ...
Christie Craig, Faye Hughes, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RAISE THE STAKES»

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Ladies Day 2015: Women raise the stakes when it comes to this …
And they raised the 2015 stakes after turning up to the most stylish day in the Geordie calendar in their fabulous outfits. While the sun shone, so did the women ... «ChronicleLive, Jul 15»
2
How analytics and the Internet of Things raise the stakes for IT
Sign up now and get free access to hundreds of Insider articles, guides, reviews, interviews, blogs, and other premium content from the best tech brands on the ... «Computerworld, Jul 15»
3
Greece buys in to raise the stakes one last time with resounding "No"
Sunday's stunning vote result is a last-minute buy-in that that allows it to raise the stakes just one more time before the final showdown. But it is still the Eurozone ... «Fortune, Jul 15»
4
Sevens and Nines both raise the stakes
Sevens Wellington have revamped their format to try to get the crowds back as the NRL Auckland Nines promise to have a stunning line-up of stars in 2016. «New Zealand Herald, Jun 15»
5
Babes in Toyland raise the stakes at Sunday's Rock the Garden
Babes in Toyland raise the stakes at Sunday's Rock the Garden. Reunion of hometown heroes was one of several cool coups for the garden party at the Walker ... «Minneapolis Star Tribune, Jun 15»
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Interview: Trails and Ways raise the stakes with 'Pathology'
Oakland-based Trails and Ways will be performing at The Independent tonight to celebrate the release of their debut full-length album, Pathology, and you ... «The Bay Bridged, Jun 15»
7
Saudi airstrikes raise the stakes in Yemen
March 26, 2015 11:31 AM EDT - Saudi Arabian-led airstrikes on targets in Yemen are raising concerns that the conflict could quickly escalate into a wider war ... «Washington Post, Mar 15»
8
Wins by Jayhawks, Shockers in Omaha raise the stakes
They are big stakes that might seem infinitely bigger to those who have pined for this matchup for years – largely on the WSU side. “I think there are going to be a ... «Kansas.com, Mar 15»
9
Israeli pioneers raise stakes in online gambling
Israeli tech entrepreneur Teddy Sagi holds one of the strongest hands in the online gambling industry and is now keen to raise the stakes. Playtech, the ... «Financial Times, Mar 15»
10
Dollar Climb is Sputtering as Counterparts Raise the Stakes
Speculation of a mid-2015 start to a spaced Fed tightening regime is becoming consensus – and is well priced; The Pound made a rebound this past week and if ... «DailyFX, Feb 15»

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