bet

Noun

• the act of gambling
  • he did it on a bet
    

• the money risked on a gamble

Verb

• 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
    

• stake on the outcome of an issue
  • I bet $100 on that new horse
    
  • She played all her money on the dark horse
    

• maintain with or as if with a bet
  • I bet she will be there!
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  wager , stake , stakes , count , depend , look , calculate , reckon , play