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.
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Noun
There is a guide on the app that explains profit boosts, in addition to types of wagers.—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025 But at nearly 9/1, given Athletic’s recent run, that wager would spice up what may otherwise be a dull affair.—Brett Koremenos, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Verb
With Couture Expression, Johnnie Walker is wagering that ultra-premium exclusivity can still outpace both market softness and tariff uncertainties.—Andy Vasoyan, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025 Place a $5 bet to secure a $150 bonus or wager up to $1,000 with a safety net.—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wager
Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English wageour pledge, bet, from Anglo-French wageure, from *wager
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