wager

/wˈeɪdʒɚ/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. the act of gambling
   “he did it on a bet”
2. the money risked on a gamble

verb

1. stake on the outcome of an issue
   “I bet $100 on that new horse”
2. maintain with or as if with a bet
   “I bet she will be there!”

Synonyms for wager

• bet
• stake
• stakes
• play

Words that rhyme with wager

• major
• stager
• pager
• teenager
• ager
• crager
• gauger
• majer
• rampager
• yager