Wagered: meaning, definitions and examples

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wagered

 

[ ˈweɪdʒərd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

gambling stakes

Wagered is the past tense of the verb 'wager,' which means to risk something, typically money, on the outcome of a uncertain event, such as a game or contest. It involves making a bet or placing a stake on a particular result. The term is commonly used in the context of gambling, where individuals place wagers on various games, sports, or events. The act of wagering involves not only the risk of loss but also the potential for a reward based on the outcome.

Synonyms

bet, gamble, risk, stake

Examples of usage

  • She wagered $50 on the horse race.
  • He had wagered his entire savings on that game.
  • They wagered their friendship on the bet.

Translations

Translations of the word "wagered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 apostado

🇮🇳 दांव लगाया हुआ

🇩🇪 gewettet

🇮🇩 bertaruh

🇺🇦 поставлено

🇵🇱 postawione

🇯🇵 賭けられた

🇫🇷 misé

🇪🇸 apostado

🇹🇷 bahis yapılmış

🇰🇷 내기된

🇸🇦 المقامر

🇨🇿 vsazený

🇸🇰 vsadené

🇨🇳 下注的

🇸🇮 stavljen

🇮🇸 veðjað

🇰🇿 бәс тігілген

🇬🇪 გადატვირთული

🇦🇿 təklif edilmiş

🇲🇽 apostado

Etymology

The word 'wager' originates from the Middle English term 'wageren,' which means 'to pledge or to commit oneself.' This term can be traced back to the Old French 'uagier', which also means 'to pledge.' The root of the word is connected to the Proto-Germanic '*waidō,' meaning 'to pledge' or 'to guard.' Historically, wagering has been an integral part of human culture, linked to a variety of activities from ancient games to modern-day sports betting. The concept of betting on the outcome of an event has evolved, but the fundamental idea of risking something valuable in hopes of gaining a larger reward remains central to the definition of 'wager.'

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,281 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.