Wager (Verb)
Meaning 1
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.
Examples
- I wager everything I have on the underdog team winning the championship.
- She wager her inheritance on a promising tech startup and fortunately, it paid off.
- He managed to double his earnings by wagering on the right stocks at the right time.
- I dare you to wager a dollar that I won't finish this project on time.
- The investor decided to wager a substantial amount on the emerging market trends.
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Meaning 2
Maintain with or as if with a bet; "I bet she will be there!".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- I wager he'll come crawling back once he realizes his mistake.
- She wagered that her favorite team would win the championship this year.
- He wagered a fortune on his business idea, hoping it would pay off.
- I wager she won't show up to the meeting on time.
- They wagered on who could eat the entire pizza in one sitting.