wagered

/ˈweɪdʒərd/

VERB

1. To bet or stake something

To bet money or something valuable on the outcome of an uncertain event, or to put something up as collateral.

Risking money or something valuable on the expected outcome of a game, race, contest, or other uncertain event.

She wagered a significant amount of money on the horse with the highest odds to win the race.
The high-stakes poker match had everyone at the table on edge as they wagered their most valuable possessions.

Putting one's reputation, resources, skills, or other valuable interests at risk in pursuit of an uncertain result.

Despite the risks, he confidently wagered his skills in a poker game against seasoned players.
In the final moments of the game, the quarterback wagered the team's victory on a daring play that paid off.
Unwilling to back down, she wagered her reputation on the success of the bold business venture.

VERB

To make an assumption or express a confident belief about something, often without having certain knowledge.

Expressing what one believes or expects to be true, often in the form of a confident guess or prediction.