bet_on has definitions from the field of games
1
[ verb ] (games) place a bet on

Synonyms

stake gage game punt back

Examples

"Which horse are you backing?" "I'm betting on the new horse"

Used in print

(The Dallas Morning News,...)

Rep._Berry , an ex_gambler from San_Antonio , got elected on his advocacy of betting_on the ponies .

(The Sun, [Baltimore],...)

A bright sun and brisk wind had the track in a fast condition for_the_first_time this week and 8280 St._Patty_Day celebrants bet $ 842617 on the well prepared program .

Related terms

bet parlay ante bettor

2
[ verb ] rely or depend on

Examples

"you can count on me to help you any time"

Related terms

expect trust

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