nounπShare(often in plural) An amount of money paid to a worker for a specified quantity of work, usually calculated on an hourly basis and expressed in an amount of money per hour."Before her promotion, her wages were 20% less."jobeconomybusinessworkfinanceamountvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo wager, bet."He waged a bet with his friend that he could finish his homework faster. "betbusinessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo expose oneself to, as a risk; to incur, as a danger; to venture; to hazard."He wages his reputation on the accuracy of his research. "actionbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo employ for wages; to hire."The company wages temporary workers during the busy holiday season. "businesseconomyjobworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo conduct or carry out (a war or other contest)."The activist group decided to wage a campaign against the new factory. "warmilitaryactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo adventure, or lay out, for hire or reward; to hire out."The farmer wages his tractor out to neighbors who need help harvesting their crops. "businessjobeconomyworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give security for the performance of."To ensure the contractor finishes the project on time, the company wages a portion of the payment until completion. "businessfinancelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
