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gamble
[gam-buhl]
verb (used without object)
to play at any game of chance for money or other stakes.
to stake or risk money, or anything of value, on the outcome of something involving chance.
to gamble on a toss of the dice.
verb (used with object)
to lose or squander by betting (usually followed byaway ).
He gambled all his hard-earned money away in one night.
to wager or risk (money or something else of value).
to gamble one's freedom.
to take a chance on; venture; risk.
I'm gambling that our new store will be a success.
noun
any matter or thing involving risk or hazardous uncertainty.
Synonyms: , , ,a venture in a game of chance for stakes, especially for high stakes.
gamble
/ ˈɡæə /
verb
(intr) to play games of chance to win money
to risk or bet (money) on the outcome of an event, sport, etc
to act with the expectation of
to gamble on its being a sunny day
(often foll by away) to lose by or as if by betting; squander
noun
a risky act or venture
a bet, wager, or other risk or chance taken for possible monetary gain
Other Word Forms
- gambler noun
- antigambling adjective
- nongambler noun
- outgamble verb (used with object)
- overgamble verb (used with object)
- progambling adjective
- regamble verb
- ungambled adjective
- ungambling adjective
- ˈ noun
- ˈԲ noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of gamble1
Example Sentences
But this is a gamble - a big one.
And yet the gamble the government has taken is a willingness for patience in an era of impatience.
Part of buying a new gaming console is the gamble of, betting on new games rolling out over the coming years that will hopefully make the device a worthy investment.
He also also believes Spurs are taking a gamble on a manager who has no experience in the Champions League.
Opinion polls show that Sanchez is taking a gamble: 57% of Spaniards say there are already too many migrants in the country, according to public pollster 40dB.
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