Synonyms for

Wager

Verb / ˈweɪdʒɜ: / Another word for wager — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a bet or gamble

Synonyms & similar words

bet play stake stakes bet gamble stake risk venture pledge hazard speculation conjecture forecast prediction projection anticipation expectation chance lottery raffle drawing sweepstakes competition

Synonyms by register

Formal

stake bet pledge venture

Informal

gamble put money on chance it

Literary

venture hazard

Antonyms

certainty assurance guarantee surety fact reality

Common collocations

  • place a wager
  • make a wager
  • a wager on
  • win a wager
  • lose a wager
  • settle a wager
  • a friendly wager

Word family

noun wager
verb wage

Usage note

While 'wage' can be a verb meaning to bet, it is more commonly used to mean to conduct or carry on (e.g., wage war). 'Wager' is generally preferred as the verb for betting.

Example sentences

  1. I made a wager with my sister on who could finish their homework first.
  2. He wagered his entire allowance on the basketball game.
  3. The two friends made a wager on who could eat the most hot dogs.
  4. I'm not willing to make a wager on who will win the election.
  5. She's always up for a friendly wager with her coworkers.

Quotes

  • A wager is a fool's argument. - English Proverb
  • A wager is a bet and a bet is a fool's word. - William Shakespeare
  • A wager is a contract, the law does not sanction a bet. - George Bernard Shaw

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