definition of
wager

[1] #1 wager n. [bet] the act of gambling; "he did it on a bet". wn

[2] #2 wager v. [bet, play] stake on the outcome of an issue; "I bet $100 on that new horse"; "She played all her money on the dark horse". wn

[3] #3 wager n. [stake, stakes, bet] the money risked on a gamble. wn

[4] #4 wager v. [bet] maintain with or as if with a bet; "I bet she will be there!". wn