wager

The word “wager” has 2 syllables: wa-ger

It's pronounced as /ˈweɪdʒər/


What is synonym and antonym for wager?

In the thesaurus, “wager” has 52 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for wager along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for wager

Antonyms for wager

Meanings of wager

  • noun
    1. Something deposited, laid, or hazarded on the event of a contest or an unsettled question; a bet; a stake; a pledge.
    2. That on which bets are laid; the subject of a bet.
    3. A contract by which two parties or more agree that a certain sum of money, or other thing, shall be paid or delivered to one of them, on the happening or not happening of an uncertain event.
    4. An offer to make oath.
    5. Agent noun of wage; one who wages.
  • verb
    1. To bet something; to put it up as collateral.
    2. To suppose; to dare say.

Example Sentences

  • Wager wisely, as your decision will determine the outcome of the bet.
  • I'll wager that you can't guess the number I'm thinking of.
  • Before the game, they agreed to a friendly wager on the outcome.
  • Wager only what you can afford to lose when engaging in games of chance.
  • Despite the odds, he decided to wager on the underdog in the championship match.

On this page you'll find 61 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to wager, such as: action, adventure, ante, ascend, bet, bid, certainty.

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  • wager
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lay

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  • wager
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