Wager
Pronunciation: /ˈweɪdʒər/
Wager (noun)
- An amount of money you risk on the result of a game or event.
Examples
- He placed a wager on the horse race.
- The wager was too high for him to afford.
Common collocations: place a wager, high wager, accept a wager, wager heavily, wager on
Wager (verb)
- To risk money on the result of a game or event.
- To say you are sure about something happening.
Examples
- She wagered on the outcome of the game.
- They wagered heavily on the final match.