Showing results for make a bet. Search instead for makes+a+bet.

make a bet

VERB

gamble

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bet speculate wager

STRONG

back brave challenge dare defy endanger face game hazard imperil jeopardize lot play plunge put risk set stake venture

WEAK

buck the odds cast lots cut the cards flip the coin go for broke lay money on put faith in put trust in shoot the moon shoot the works stick one's neck out take a flyer tempt fortune trust to luck try one's luck

Antonyms

STRONG

ascend discourage displace dissuade hide remove rise save

WEAK

be careful design ensure guard insure plan safeguard

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

So maybe don’t make a bet on either side of the tech trade.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

And I get it, when it’s $30 million, $40 million, $50 million to make a movie, It’s harder to make a bet on a first-time filmmaker.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2024

If you believe the game will be a high-scoring affair, you might want to make a bet on the total, currently 50.5 points.

From Washington Times • Feb. 10, 2023

If you believe the game will be a high-scoring affair, you might want to make a bet on the total, currently 48.5 points.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 10, 2022

I think I know what I have to do for the old woman, and I make a bet with myself.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak

make a bet

Example Sentences

Related Words