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    wager
    /ˈweɪdʒə/

    verb

    • 1. risk (a sum of money or valued item) against someone else's on the basis of the outcome of an unpredictable event; bet: "a total of $770,700 was wagered by fans at other sites on the track"
    • 2. used to express certainty: informal "I'll wager she makes that trip to Virginia"

    noun

    • 1. an act of betting a sum of money on the outcome of an unpredictable event: "they have made a wager on who will win tonight"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMeaning of wager in English - Cambridge Dictionary

    Wager is a noun or verb that means risking money on an uncertain outcome or event, or the amount of money risked. Learn how to use wager in different contexts, see synonyms and examples, and compare with bet.

    • Simplified

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  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › wagerWager Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning of wager as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, examples, and word history. A wager is something risked or bet on an uncertain event or outcome.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryWAGER | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Wager is a noun or verb that means risking money on an uncertain outcome or guessing something. Learn how to use wager in different contexts, see synonyms and examples, and compare with bet.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › wagerWAGER Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Wager is a noun or verb that means something risked or staked on an uncertain event, or the act of betting. Learn about its origin, synonyms, derived forms, and example sentences.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishWAGER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of wager as a noun and a verb, and see how to use it in different contexts. Find out the origin, pronunciation, and related terms of wager in British and American English.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › wagerWager - definition of wager by The Free Dictionary

    A wager is an agreement or pledge to pay or stake something on the outcome of an uncertain matter. Learn the origin, usage, and synonyms of the word wager from various dictionaries and sources.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › wagerWager - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    You can use the word wager as either a noun or a verb, to mean "place a bet" or "the amount of money being risked in a bet." So you could offer a wager at the poker table, or ask if anyone wants to wager on Monday's football game.