bet
noun.
the money risked on a gamble
Synonym: stake, stakes, wager
noun.
the act of gambling
he did it on a bet
Synonym: wager
verb.
maintain with or as if with a bet
I bet she will be there!
Synonym: wager
verb.
stake on the outcome of an issue
I bet $100 on that new horse|She played all her money on the dark horse
Synonym: play, wager
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