In poker and other games, the contribution made by all players to the pot before dealing the cards.
A price or cost, as in up the ante.
To pay the ante in poker. Often used as ante up.
To make an investment in money, effort, or time before knowing one's chances.
A bet on some aspect of a game or competition that is not the main bet of the game or the prize of the competition; proposition bet.
An investment of time, money, or resources that reinforces one's commitment to a course of action.
An investment or risk undertaken by a company that is not part of its core business.