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Gamble

ˈɡambl

Gamble definitions

verb

Inflections:

gamble gambled gambles gambling

play a game of chance for money, or bet on the outcome of a future event such as the result of a race or game

"Edward was gambling more than ever"

Synonyms:
bet wager place a bet lay a bet stake money on something back the horses try one's luck on the horses
- bet (a sum of money)
  
  "they gambled their money on cards"
take risky action in the hope of a desired result

"he was gambling on the success of his satellite TV channel"

Synonyms:
take a chance take a risk take a leap in the dark leave things to chance speculate venture buy a pig in a poke act in the hope of trust in take a chance on bank on

noun

Inflections:

gamble gambles

a risky action undertaken with the hope of success

"pursuing a dream can be a gamble"

Synonyms:
risk chance hazard speculation venture random shot leap in the dark
an act of gambling

"Dad likes a bit of a gamble"

Synonyms:
bet wager speculation