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English

anted

verb

Meaning

  1. To pay the ante in poker. Often used as ante up.
  2. To make an investment in money, effort, or time before knowing one's chances.
  3. To rub insects, especially ants, on one's body, perhaps to control parasites or clean feathers.

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data