wager
/ˈweɪdʒər/
NOUN
1. Something staked on an uncertain outcome
Something deposited, risked, or pledged on the outcome of a contest or an unsettled question; a bet or stake.
1.1. A bet involving money or valuables
An agreement in which someone risks money or something valuable on the outcome of a game, contest, or uncertain event.
Synonyms
- bet
- stake
- ante
- lay a wager
Examples
- Before the game, they agreed to a friendly wager on the outcome.
- Wager only what you can afford to lose when engaging in games of chance.
- Despite the odds, he decided to wager on the underdog in the championship match.
Related Words
1.2. The subject or outcome of a bet
The person, event, result, or proposition on which a bet is placed.
Synonyms
- subject of a bet
- proposition
- outcome
Related Words
- contest
- event
- uncertainty
- odds
- prediction
1.3. A formal betting agreement
A contract between two or more parties specifying that money or another item of value will be paid or delivered depending on whether an uncertain event occurs.
Synonyms
- bet
- betting agreement
- stake
Related Words
NOUN
2. An offer to make an oath
An offer to establish or support a claim by making a formal oath.
2.1. A formal offer to swear an oath
A legal or historical offer to affirm the truth of a statement by making a solemn oath.
Synonyms
- offer to swear
- oath offer
Related Words
- oath
- affirmation
- swearing
- testimony
VERB
3. To bet or stake something
To bet something or put it up as collateral on the outcome of an uncertain event.
3.1. Placing a bet
Risking money or something valuable on the expected result of a game, contest, or uncertain event.
Synonyms
- bet
- stake
- ante
- gamble
- lay a wager
- put up
Examples
- Wager wisely, as your decision will determine the outcome of the bet.
- Wager only what you can afford to lose when engaging in games of chance.
- Despite the odds, he decided to wager on the underdog in the championship match.
Related Words
- betting
- odds
- gambling
- collateral
- jackpot
- pot
3.2. Risking something valuable
Putting money, resources, reputation, or another valuable thing at risk in pursuit of an uncertain result.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- safeguard
- protect
Related Words
- danger
- exposure
- uncertainty
- chance
- speculation
- potential loss
VERB
4. To suppose or confidently predict
To express a belief or confident assumption about something that is likely to happen.
4.1. Making a confident prediction
Stating what one believes is likely to be true or to happen, often with a degree of confidence.
Synonyms
Examples
- I'll wager that you can't guess the number I'm thinking of.
Related Words
- assumption
- prediction
- expectation
- belief
- speculation