wager on

wager on (something)

1. To stake a certain amount of money on the outcome of some event or a participant thereof, with the ambition of winning money if successful. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "wager" and "on." I wagered $20 on Tom winning the race. My gambling problem got so severe that I even wagered the keys to my car on a card game one time.2. To lay bets on the outcome of some event or a participant thereof, with the ambition of winning money if successful. I learned long ago not to wager on sporting events—too many weird things can happen in the course of a game. I've always wagered on the 49ers, but I think I want to back the Eagles today.3. To predict or anticipate that something will happen or prove to be the case. I learned long ago not to wager on sporting events—too many weird things can happen in the course of a game. I've always wagered on the 49ers, but I think I want to back the Eagles today.See also: on, wager

wager something on someone or something

to bet a certain amount of money on someone or something. I'll wager twenty bucks on you. I would never wager anything on that horse!See also: on, wager

wager on someone or something

to bet on someone or something. I wouldn't want to wager on the outcome. I'll wager on Bill, the fastest runner in town.See also: on, wager

wager on

v.1. To place a wager of some amount on some event: I wagered $10 on the first race of the evening.2. To place a wager of some amount on some participant in an event: I wagered $10 on the Detroit Tigers.3. To place a wager or bet on some event: I wagered on the last race of the evening but lost.4. To place a wager or bet on some participant in an event: I wagered on the Chicago Bears and doubled my money.5. To expect or feel sure that something will happen: You can wager on Chris being late to the meeting.See also: on, wager