Antonyms for parlayed


Grammar : Verb
Spell : pahr-ley, -lee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈpɑr leɪ, -li


Definition of parlayed

Origin :
  • 1701, parloi, term in the card game faro, from French paroli, from Italian parole (Neapolitan paroli) "words, promises," plural of parolo (see parole). Meaning "exploit to advantage" is from 1942.
  • verb bet; maneuver
Example sentences :
  • In thirty years, he had parlayed that into one of the biggest fortunes in the Solar System.
  • Extract from : « Anything You Can Do ... » by Gordon Randall Garrett

Synonyms for parlayed

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