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WAGER

(noun, verb)
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There are 4 meanings of the word Wager.

How to pronounce wager:

US

Wager - as a noun

The act of gambling

Example: "He did it on a bet"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bet5
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
gambling14gaming10play9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The money risked on a gamble

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bet5stake9stakes10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
gamble11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Wager - as a verb

Stake on the outcome of an issue

Example: "I bet $100 on that new horse"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bet5play9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
gamble11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Maintain with or as if with a bet

Example: "I bet she will be there!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bet5

Example Sentences

"I made a wager with my friend on who would win the game."
"He placed a large wager on the horse race."
"The poker player increased his wager to try to intimidate his opponents."
"She won a large wager in the casino."
"The high-stakes poker game had a minimum wager of $10,000."
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Word Game Points

Is WAGER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, wager is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WAGER has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is WAGER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, wager is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WAGER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is WAGER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, wager is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WAGER has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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