wager
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/ˈweɪdʒər/
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/ˈweɪdʒə(r)/
A bet or a bet involving money.
I made a wager with my friend on who would win the game.
To bet money or to risk something.
I wagered 100 dollars on the horse race.
To confidently state that something will happen or is true, as if betting on it.
I'll wager that he will win the competition.