to wager with (something or someone).

to make a wager

Do you want to bet?

a pledge of a forfeit risked on some uncertain outcome; wager

Where do we place our bets?

that which is pledged

a two-dollar bet.

something that is bet on, as a competitor in a sporting event or a number in a lottery

That horse looks like a good bet.

an act or instance of betting

It's a bet, then?

a person, plan of action, etc., considered as being a good alternative; choice

Your best bet is to sell your stocks now.

you bet! Informal . of course! surely!

You bet I'd like to be there!

noun

action , ante , betting , chance , down on , hazard , long shot , lot , lottery , odds , odds on , parlay , play , pledge , plunge , pot , raffle , random shot , risk , shot , shot in the dark * , speculation , stake , sweepstakes , uncertainty , venture , wager , croupier , gamble , gambling , hedge , horse racing , martingale , pari-mutuel , punter , totalizator , tote

verb

ante , buy in on , chance , dice , game , hazard , lay down , lay odds , play against , play for , play the ponies , pledge , pony up , put , put money on , risk , set , speculate , tempt fortune , toss up , trust , venture , wager , lay , post , stake , gamble , play , hedge , lottery , odds , parlay , plunge , pot , raffle , stake.--n. wager , staked , wage