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PARLAY Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word parlay. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word parlay. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for PARLAY

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bet
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the money risked on a gamble

• the act of gambling

verb

• maintain with or as if with a bet

• stake on the outcome of an issue

• have faith or confidence in

chance
nounn
noun

• a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

• an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

• a risk involving danger

• a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible

• the possibility of future success

adjective satellite

• occurring or appearing or singled out by chance

verb

• be the case by chance

• take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

• come upon, as if by accident; meet with

gamble
verb, nounv, n
noun

• money that is risked for possible monetary gain

• a risky act or venture

verb

• take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

• play games for money

lay
verbv
noun

• a narrative song with a recurrent refrain

• a narrative poem of popular origin

adjective satellite

• characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy

• not of or from a profession

verb

• put into a certain place or abstract location

• put in a horizontal position

• prepare or position for action or operation

• lay eggs

• impose as a duty, burden, or punishment

stake
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something

• a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track)

• instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning

• the money risked on a gamble

• a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground

verb

• put at risk

• place a bet on

• mark with a stake

• tie or fasten to a stake

• kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole

wager
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of gambling

• the money risked on a gamble

verb

• stake on the outcome of an issue

• maintain with or as if with a bet

double up
verbv
verb

• bend over or curl up, usually with laughter or pain

• share a room or a bed designed for only one person

• stake winnings from one bet on a subsequent wager

Best Hypernyms For PARLAY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for parlay, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
back bet gage game punt stake wager
Phrases (1)
bet on

Alternatives for BET

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