Meaning & Definition of Wager in English
English⟶
Wager
/weʤər/
noun
1. The act of gambling
- "He did it on a bet"
synonym:
- bet,
- wager
2. The money risked on a gamble
synonym:
- stake,
- stakes,
- bet,
- wager
verb
1. Stake on the outcome of an issue
- "I bet $100 on that new horse"
- "She played all her money on the dark horse"
synonym:
- bet,
- wager,
- play
2. Maintain with or as if with a bet
- "I bet she will be there!"
synonym:
- bet,
- wager