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

Bettors like these, known in the business as sharps, calculate savvy wagers that have as much to do with sports knowledge as with probability. — Jake Pearson, ProPublica, 26 Sep. 2026

Win or lose, the bettor will receive $100 in Bonus Bets just for placing a $5 wager. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Verb

Correspondent Jim Axelrod talks to a gambler who wagers his annual income; and examines how the online betting platforms FanDuel and DraftKings – now the subjects of lawsuits regarding their design – interact with their customers. — David Morgan, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

Location and age rules apply across every operator, and eligibility narrows depending on the state a bettor calls home, per the Illinois Gaming Board’s sports wagering guidance. — Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026