wager
Translation
wager, bet, to wager, to bet
Examples
He made a wager on the game.
He made a wager on the game.
I wager he will be late.
I wager he will be late.
Grammar Patterns
(noun) a wager ((on sth.)) a bet on something He made a wager on the game.
(verb) ((that + clause)) to bet that something will happen I wager he will be late.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bet, stake, gamble
Etymology
From Old North French 'wageure' (a pledge), related to 'wage' (payment for work).
Memory Tips
Think of it as putting up your 'wage' for a bet. It can be a noun (a wager) or a verb (to wager).