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Old 11-Aug-2008, 23:53
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Hello,

I was reading a comic book and someone very angry says

"I'll wager whoever induced it."

In the sentence above, what does "wager" mean?

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"Wager" means "bet".

The sentence does not make sense. Are you sure you have copied it exactly?
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Hello,

I am sorry. The sentence was incomplete. The correct is:

I'll wager whoever induced it is still inside with him.

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Now, it does make sense.
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I'll wager whoever induced it is still inside with him.
The person is saying that is what he thinks happened. And he is pretty sure of himself.

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Hello,

I got it.

Thanks again.

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