Meaning of ante up (something) in English\n\n to give money, often unwillingly: At least 200 people have been persuaded to ante up big money for the charity event. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

Pay what is due, contribute; by extension, do one's share. For example, The trustees were asked to ante upR$10,000 each for the new scholarship, or Tired of watching Joe sit around while they cleaned up, the roommates told him to ante up or move out.