Synonyms for pyramid

Noun

1. pyramid, polyhedron

usage: a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex

2. pyramid, speculation, venture

usage: (stock market) a series of transactions in which the speculator increases his holdings by using the rising market value of those holdings as margin for further purchases

3. Pyramid, Great Pyramid, memorial, monument

usage: a massive memorial with a square base and four triangular sides; built as royal tombs in ancient Egypt

Verb

1. pyramid, profit, gain, benefit

usage: enlarge one's holdings on an exchange on a continued rise by using paper profits as margin to buy additional amounts

2. pyramid, deal, sell, trade

usage: use or deal in (as of stock or commercial transaction) in a pyramid deal

3. pyramid, arrange, set up

usage: arrange or build up as if on the base of a pyramid

4. pyramid, increase

usage: increase rapidly and progressively step by step on a broad base