Synonyms of wager

wager 1 of 2

noun

ˈwā-jər 

as in stake

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

lost her wager when the horse dropped out of the race

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

wager

2 of 2

verb

as in to bet

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

wagered 20 dollars that his favorite team would win

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of wager

Noun

These functions can obscure crucial differences in how these activities are designed to reward users; a relatively small parlay wager can offer the possibility of an outsized, immediate payout if multiple outcomes occur. — Aneri Jambusaria, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026

Netanyahu’s wager, according to these critics, was that the aid would give Hamas something to lose and would therefore help contain the group while Israel pursued normalization with the Arab world without resolving the Palestinian question. — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 18 Oct. 2026

Verb

Your stake can be wagered on Fanantics with a $20 wager to earn $350 in FanCash when using promo code FOXNEWS350. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026

The measures come as Commissioner Adam Silver pushes for greater access to wagering data and more control over the types of markets offered on the league's games. — Jessica Golden,contessa Brewer, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026