· the money risked on a gamble
Synonym(s): stake, stakes, wager
Hypernym(s): gamble
· the act of gambling; "he did it on a bet"
Synonym(s): wager
Hypernym(s): gambling, gaming, play
· maintain with or as if with a bet; "I bet she will be there!"
Synonym(s): wager
Hypernym(s): predict, foretell, prognosticate, call, forebode, anticipate, promise
· stake on the outcome of an issue; "I bet $100 on that new horse"; "She played all her money on the dark horse"
Hypernym(s): gamble
· have faith or confidence in; "you can count on me to help you any time"; "Look to your friends for support"; "You can bet on that!"; "Depend on your family in times of crisis"
Synonym(s): count, depend, swear, rely, bank, look, calculate, reckon
Hypernym(s): trust