wager

²wager

verb

wa·geredwa·ger·ing\ˈwāj-riŋ, ˈwā-jə-\

Definition of WAGER

intransitive verb

: to make a bet

transitive verb

: to risk or venture on a final outcome; specifically : to lay as a gamble : bet <wager $5 on a horse>

— wa·ger·er \ˈwā-jər-ər\ noun

Examples of WAGER

1. She wagered $50 on the game.
2. I wouldn't wager against them.

First Known Use of WAGER

1602

Related to WAGER

Synonyms: gamble, go, lay, play, put, stake, bet

Related Words: bid, offer; adventure, chance, hazard, speculate, venture; endanger, imperil, jeopardize

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Other Game Terms

bezique, carom, convention, crap, euchre, gambit, monte, parlay, tierce