Definition of Wager in English :
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Wager meaning in English
Meaning of Wager in English
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Wager pronunciation in English
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Wager
see synonyms of wagerNoun
Verb
stake on the outcome of an issue
Example Sentences:'I bet $100 on that new horse''She played all her money on the dark horse'
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Wager
see synonyms of wagernoun
1.
an agreement or pledge to pay an amount of money as a result of the outcome of an unsettled matter
2.
an amount staked on the outcome of such a matter or event
3. wager of battle
4. wager of law
verb
5. (when tr, may take a clause as object)
to risk or bet (something) on the outcome of an unsettled matter
6. (transitive) history
to pledge oneself to (battle)
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Wager
see synonyms of wager noun
1.
bet1 (sense 1) bet1 (sense 2)
2. Archaic
a pledge to do something or abide by an outcome
esp. in wager of battle, a challenge by a defendant to prove his innocence by personal combat verb transitive, verb intransitive
3.
bet1
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Wager
see synonyms of wagern.
1.
a. An agreement under which each bettor pledges a certain amount to the other depending on the outcome of an unsettled matter.
b. A matter bet on; a gamble.
2. Something that is staked on an uncertain outcome; a bet: a wager of $20.
3. Archaic A pledge of personal combat to resolve an issue or case.
v. wa·gered, wa·ger·ing, wa·gers
v.tr.
To risk or stake (an amount or possession) on an uncertain outcome; bet.
v.intr.
To make a bet.
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