Bet (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Maintain with or as if with a bet; "I bet she will be there!".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

• Wager

Hypernyms

• Promise
• Call
• Foretell
• Prognosticate
• Forebode
• Anticipate

Related Words

• Bet On (verb)

Meaning ²

Have faith or confidence in; "you can count on me to help you any time"; "Look to your friends for support"; "You can bet on that!"; "Depend on your family in times of crisis".

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Synonyms

• Look
• Count
• Bank
• Calculate
• Rely
• Depend
• Swear
• Reckon

Hypernyms

• Trust

Meaning ³

Stake on the outcome of an issue; "I bet $100 on that new horse"; "She played all her money on the dark horse".

Classification

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

Synonyms

• Wager
• Play

Hyponyms

• Game
• Stake
• Punt
• Back
• Gage

Related Words

• Bettor (noun)
• Bet (noun)
• Better (noun)