wager meaning and definition

WAGER noun

Definition of wager (noun)

1. the act of gambling
   • "he did it on a bet"
   • synonyms: bet
2. the money risked on a gamble
   • synonyms: bet, stake, stakes

WAGER verb

Definition of wager (verb)

1. stake on the outcome of an issue
   • "I bet $100 on that new horse"; "She played all her money on the dark horse"
   • synonyms: bet, play
2. maintain with or as if with a bet
   • "I bet she will be there!"
   • synonyms: bet