Synonyms of parlay

parlay

verb

as in to expand

to use or develop (something) to get something else that has greater value

He hoped to parlay his basketball skills into a college scholarship.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• expand
• extend
• accelerate
• boost
• increase
• develop
• augment
• stretch
• jump
• maximize
• multiply
• add (to)
• amplify
• follow up
• stoke
• escalate
• compound
• swell
• aggrandize
• spike
• enlarge
• build up
• skyrocket
• pump up
• enhance
• supplement
• raise
• up
• boom
• supersize
• prolong
• accumulate
• inflate
• reinforce
• lengthen
• intensify
• distend
• draw out
• hype
• protract
• complement
• dilate
• heighten
• elongate
• bump (up)
• strengthen
• blow up
• flesh (out)
• amass
• reenforce
• magnify
• rachet (up)
• ratchet (up)
• collect
• beef (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• curtail
• shorten
• abridge
• abbreviate
• condense
• contract
• compress
• constrict
• reduce
• cut back
• retrench
• decrease
• diminish
• lessen
• dwindle
• downsize
• lower
• abate
• subtract (from)
• minify
• de-escalate

Examples of parlay in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Westchester County Executive parlayed his deep roots in the district and a torrent of pro-Israel spending to unseat the progressive incumbent, who turned off some with his flamboyant antics. —Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 26 June 2024

Sandy Koufax parlayed five magic summers into a plaque at Cooperstown. —Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2024

In 2016, Quincy’s son parlayed that musical knowledge into a spot as a juror on Swedish Idol for the show’s 12th season. —Nicole Briese, Peoplemag, 23 July 2024

Sangha, accused of selling drugs for five years, only worked with high-end clients and celebrities, the BBC reported, and parlayed her money and connections into lavish parties, attending events like the Golden Globes and the Oscars and to fund extravagant trips. —Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024

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