What is the meaning of wager?

noun

  • The act of gambling.
    • usage: "he did it on a bet"
  • The money risked on a gamble.

verb

  • Stake on the outcome of an issue.
    • usage: "I bet $100 on that new horse"; "She played all her money on the dark horse"
  • Maintain with or as if with a bet.
    • usage: "I bet she will be there"
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