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wager

/ˈweɪdər/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does wager mean?

noun, verb

A wager is a bet or a risk taken on an uncertain outcome, often involving money or other stakes. To wager means to bet or risk something, especially money, on the outcome of an event.

Example

"He made a wager with his friend that he could eat a whole pizza by himself."

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