wage
/weɪdʒ/
NOUN
1. Money paid to a worker
An amount of money paid to a worker for a specified quantity of work, usually calculated on an hourly basis.
1.1. Payment for work
Money received by an employee or worker in exchange for performing a job or providing labor.
Synonyms
Examples
- Employees are demanding a fair wage for their hard work and dedication.
- Governments must address the issue of income inequality and ensure a living wage for all citizens.
Related Words
- income
- paycheck
- payroll
- take-home pay
- minimum wage
- living wage
- overtime
- employment
VERB
2. To conduct or carry out an activity
To organize, undertake, or carry out an action, especially a war, campaign, or contest.
2.1. Conducting a war or campaign
Organizing and carrying out a sustained activity, particularly a war, military operation, or campaign.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Examples
- To maintain a competitive edge, companies often need to wage a strategic marketing campaign.
- As tensions rise, nations may find it challenging to avoid the temptation to wage war instead of seeking diplomatic solutions.
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VERB
3. To bet or risk something
To wager or bet, or to expose oneself to a risk or danger by undertaking something uncertain.
3.1. Making a bet or wager
Staking money or something valuable on the outcome of an uncertain event.
Synonyms
- wager
- bet
- stake
Related Words
3.2. Taking a risk or facing danger
Exposing oneself or something valuable to possible harm, loss, or danger by undertaking an uncertain action.
Synonyms
Related Words
- danger
- peril
- exposure
- uncertainty
- consequence
VERB
4. To employ someone for wages
To hire or engage a person to perform work in exchange for payment.
4.1. Hiring someone for paid work
Employing a person and agreeing to pay them for their services or labor.
Synonyms
Related Words
- employment
- worker
- employee
- employer
- recruitment
- remuneration
VERB
5. To hire out for reward
To provide or make something available for use in exchange for payment or reward.
5.1. Providing services for payment
Making one's services or resources available to another party in return for a fee or other reward.
Synonyms
- hire out
- rent out
- lease
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VERB
6. To guarantee performance
To provide security or assurance that an obligation or promise will be fulfilled.
6.1. Guaranteeing an obligation
Providing a guarantee or security to ensure that a particular duty, promise, or agreement is carried out.
Synonyms
- guarantee
- assure
- secure
Related Words
- security
- assurance
- guarantor
- obligation
- undertaking