bet (
http://definr.com/bet)
n 1: the money risked on a gamble [syn:
stake,
stakes,
wager]
2: the act of gambling; "he did it on a bet" [syn:
wager]
v 1: maintain with or as if with a bet; "I bet she will be
there!" [syn:
wager]
2: stake on the outcome of an issue; "I bet $100 on that new
horse"; "She played all her money on the dark horse" [syn:
wager,
play]
3: 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" [syn:
count,
depend,
look,
calculate,
reckon]