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waged

/weɪdʒd/

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verb

Apostar, jugar

Examples :

"My brother wagered $5 that the school team would win the game. "

Mi hermano apostó 5 dólares a que el equipo de la escuela ganaría el juego.

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verb

Arriesgarse, aventurarse

To expose oneself to, as a risk; to incur, as a danger; to venture; to hazard.

Examples :

"He waged his reputation on predicting the outcome of the election. "

Apostó su reputación a predecir el resultado de las elecciones.

action military war

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verb

Emplear, contratar

To employ for wages; to hire.

Examples :

"The factory owner waged hundreds of workers to produce the new product line. "

El dueño de la fábrica empleó a cientos de trabajadores para producir la nueva línea de productos.

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verb

Librar, emprender

To conduct or carry out (a war or other contest).

Examples :

"The students waged a friendly competition to see who could solve the math problems the fastest. "

Los estudiantes libraron una competencia amistosa para ver quién podía resolver los problemas de matemáticas más rápido.

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verb

Contratar, alquilar

To adventure, or lay out, for hire or reward; to hire out.

Examples :

"The baker waged his apprentice a small amount of money each week for helping him in the shop. "

El panadero contrataba a su aprendiz con una pequeña cantidad de dinero cada semana por ayudarle en la tienda.

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verb

Garantizar, afianzar

To give security for the performance of.

Examples :

"He waged his watch as collateral to borrow money from his friend. "

Afianzó su reloj como garantía para pedir dinero prestado a su amigo.

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