Wager

Pronunciation: /ˈweɪdʒər/

Wager (noun)

  1. 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)

  1. To risk money on the result of a game or event.
  2. To say you are sure about something happening.

Examples

  • She wagered on the outcome of the game.
  • They wagered heavily on the final match.

Synonyms of Wager

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Wager

  • When discussing outcomes without risk.