parlay
/ˈpɑɹˌleɪ/ verb C2- To carry forward the stake and winnings from a bet on to a subsequent wager or series of wagers.
- To increase (an asset, money, etc.) by gambling or investing in a daring manner. · Shall we parlay the value of our products?
- To convert (a situation, thing, etc.) into something better.
He/she/it parlays · Past parlayed · Past participle parlayed · -ing form parlaying
Verb forms
- Base form
- parlay
- He/she/it
- parlays
- Past
- parlayed
- Past participle
- parlayed
- -ing form
- parlaying
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