something risked or staked on an uncertain event; bet

to place a wager on a soccer match.

the act of betting.

the subject or terms of a bet.

Early English Law . a pledge to make good one's cause by the supporting oaths of others or by battle.

to risk (something) on the outcome of a contest or any uncertain event or matter; bet.

History/Historical . to pledge oneself to (battle) for the decision of a cause.

to make or offer a wager; bet.

noun

action , ante * , bet , challenge , chunk , fifty-fifty * , fighting chance * , flyer * , gamble , handle , hazard , hedge , hunch , long shot * , odds on , outside chance , parlay , play , pledge , plunge , pot * , risk , stake , toss-up , venture , speculation , ante , pot

verb

adventure , chance , gamble , game , hazard , hedge , hustle , lay , lay a wager , parlay , play , play the market , pledge , plunge , put on * , put on the line , put up , risk , set * , shoot * , shoot the works , spec , speculate , stake , take action , venture , bet , post , put , ante , challenge , hunch , pot