parlay

About 0.08 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. verb To carry forward the stake and winnings from a bet on to a subsequent wager or series of wagers. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
2. verb To increase (an asset, money, etc.) by gambling or investing in a daring manner.

   Shall we parlay the value of our products?

3. verb To convert (a situation, thing, etc.) into something better.
4. verb Alternative spelling of parley (“to have a discussion, especially one between enemies”).
5. noun A bet or series of bets where the stake and winnings are cumulatively carried forward; an accumulator.

Similar words

double up wager continue play bet up gamble post game outgamble play the ponies

Often followed by

his their the a that with this into x

Word family

parlayed parlaying parlays