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.

Synonyms

• Play
• Bet

Hypernyms

• Gamble

Hyponyms

• Game
• Raise
• Stake
• Play
• Punt
• See
• Gage
• Bet On

Related Words

• Wagerer (noun)
• Wager (noun)

Meaning ²

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

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

• Bet

Hypernyms

• Predict
• Promise
• Call
• Prognosticate
• Forebode
• Anticipate

Related Words

• Wager (noun)