Synonyms of bet

bet 1 of 2

noun

ˈbet 

1

as in stake

the money or thing risked on the outcome of an uncertain event

she offered the bet of a free lunch if her team won the World Series

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stake
• wager
• pool
• collateral
• handle
• kitty
• pot
• jackpot

2

as in choice

a person or thing that is chosen

your best bet would be the scenic route along the coast

Synonyms & Similar Words

• choice
• favorite
• pick
• selection
• candidate
• option
• chosen
• nominee
• preference
• nomination
• liking
• like
• appointee
• designation
• appointment
• elective
• preselection
• selectee

bet

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verb

as in to put

to risk (something) on the outcome of an uncertain event

foolishly bet a week's salary on the World Series

Synonyms & Similar Words

• put
• wager
• play
• gamble
• offer
• lay
• stake
• go
• bid
• speculate
• venture
• adventure
• chance
• jeopardize
• hazard
• endanger
• imperil

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bet

Noun

With a wider conflict among the federal circuits, the Court might be inclined to weigh in and decisively rule on whether sports event contracts meet the definition of a swap or are more like sports bets. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Sep. 2026

As America celebrates its 250th and Hershey celebrates its 132nd year, that bet is relevant for every leader looking to build or grow a company that lasts. — Kirk Tanner, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026

Verb

Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images A sharp spike in bond yields wasn’t enough to drag down stocks last week, even as traders increasingly bet that the Federal Reserve would issue more rate hikes this year. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026

Brazil's betting market is in turmoil since Lula, nine days before the first round of presidential elections, signed an order to ban all platforms. — ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026