Noun
He has a wager on the game.
I don't think the horse will win. What's your wager? Verb
She wagered $50 on the game.
I wouldn't wager against them.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Traders can place wagers on whether Kamala Harris or Donald Trump will win the presidential election, on which party will control the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, and on individual Senate races in key battleground states like Arizona, Michigan and Pennsylvania.—John Hyatt, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024 While the capsule showcases a full spectrum of timeless-yet-trending colors for 2025, Wadden wagers that the muted botanical of Mauve Finery might have been the go-to choice if Sherwin-Williams were to stick with just one color.—Tim Nelson, Architectural Digest, 17 Oct. 2024
Verb
In the case of the 2024 World Series, a bettor would need to wager $450 on the Dodgers to win the World Series in order to earn a $100 profit.—Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024 Harris aides have wagered their campaign can squeeze even more juice from these areas this time, especially with women voters.—David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for wager
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Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English wageour pledge, bet, from Anglo-French wageure, from *wager
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