Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
Bet \Bet\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Bet}, {Betted}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Betting}.]
To stake or pledge upon the event of a contingent issue; to
wager.
John a Gaunt loved him well, and betted much money on
his head. --Shak.
I'll bet you two to one I'll make him do it. --O. W.
Holmes.
Source : WordNet®
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}]
[also: {betting}, {betted}]
bet
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}]
[also: {betting}, {betted}]
betted
See {bet}