What is another word for wager?

Common synonyms for wager include stake, play, bet, stakes.

What is the opposite of wager?

Antonyms of wager include certainty, assurance, guarantee, surety, fact.

Synonyms for

Wager

Noun / 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

stake play bet 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.

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