wager
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.an amount of money that you bet on the result of a race, game, or event.
n.a stake or pledge risked on the outcome of a contest or uncertain event. Often used in formal or legal contexts to describe the agreement itself.
Simple“He placed a small wager on his favorite horse to win the race.”
In context“The two businessmen entered into a formal wager regarding the final closing price of the stock by the end of the fiscal year.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to risk money or something valuable on the result of a game or event.
v.to hazard or stake something of value on the issue of a contest or the happening of an event. Transitive, requiring a direct object representing the stake.
Simple“She was willing to wager her entire week's salary on the outcome.”
In context“Few investors were brave enough to wager significant capital on such a volatile and unpredictable market segment.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to say that you are fairly sure something is true or will happen.
v.to venture a guess or express a high degree of confidence in a supposition. Often used as a parenthetical or introductory phrase in speech.
Simple“I wager that they will be late again, considering the heavy traffic.”
In context“Given the current political climate, I would wager that the proposed legislation will face significant opposition in the senate.”
“Wells said she hoped clubs would end their jersey deals with wagering companies earlier, but stressed that was a commercial decision for clubs and not government.”