wager (n.)

  1. the act of gambling; he did it on a bet

    [ Syn: bet ]

  2. the money risked on a gamble

    [ Syn: stake , stakes , bet ]

    wager (v.)

  1. stake on the outcome of an issue; I bet $100 on that new horse; She played all her money on the dark horse

    [ Syn: bet , play ]

  2. maintain with or as if with a bet; I bet she will be there!

    [ Syn: bet ]

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