Definitions

1. noun

a sum of money or other value bet or staked on the outcome of a contest, race, or other event

“He made a wager with his friend that he could eat a ghost pepper in one bite.”

2. verb

to bet or stake something on the outcome of a contest, race, or other event

“She wagered her savings on the lottery, hoping to win a large sum of money.”

3. verb

to risk or venture something, especially one’s reputation or safety

“He wagered his career on the success of his new business venture.”

4. verb

to challenge or propose a bet or contest to someone

“He wagered his opponent to a game of chess, confident in his skills.”