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

In the lawsuit, New York Attorney General Letitia James accuses Kalshi of violating state laws by accepting wagers without a license from the state’s gaming commission, as reported earlier by CNBC. — Emma Roth, The Verge, 31 July 2026

The ability to offer wagers on elections potentially expands the number of potential users Underdog will be able to reach, as some people who aren’t sports fans may be interested. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 30 July 2026

Verb

France is +156 to win in regulation, meaning a bettor could wager $100 to profit $156 if Les Bleus prevail in the first 90 minutes. — Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026

The gist of the case is that live, rapid and in-play wagering options known as microbetting constitute design defects. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 July 2026