bet

(noun) the money risked on a gamble. Synonyms: stake, stakes, wager.

(noun) the act of gambling. Synonyms: wager. Examples: "He did it on a bet."

(verb) maintain with or as if with a bet. Synonyms: wager. Examples: "I bet she will be there!."

(verb) stake on the outcome of an issue. Synonyms: wager, play. Examples: "I bet $100 on that new horse." "She played all her money on the dark horse."

(verb) have faith or confidence in. Synonyms: count, depend, look, calculate, reckon. Examples: "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."