raise

To add on top of a previous bet in poker; Often to get the most out of your hand, scare other players, or straight out bluff.

Player 1: "I'll bet 400."
Player 2: "I'll see your 400, and raise you another 1600"
Player 1: "...I'll fold."

Player 1: "I'll bet 200."
Player 2: "I'll re-raise 2000."
Player 1: "You are bluffing, I re-raise you All In."
Player 2: ".....fold."
Player 1: "Haha you suck I had nothing!"

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