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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 by away ):
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
- introften foll byon 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
Derived Forms
- ˈ, noun
- ˈԲ, noun
Other Word Forms
- b noun
- t·bԲ adjective
- non·b noun
- dzܳgb verb (used with object) outgambled outgambling
- v·b verb (used with object) overgambled overgambling
- ·bԲ adjective
- ·b verb regambled regambling
- ܲ·b adjective
- ܲ·bԲ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of gamble1
Example Sentences
It was kind of a gamble, but my younger brother, who is also interested in Imax, encouraged me.
You don't know what character you are getting until you unseal the package, so it's always a gamble for collectors.
But it may be a gamble worth taking - for all involved.
The fact that UK customers can't gamble with some of these companies doesn't necessarily mean the advertisement has zero impact on British spectators, however.
“Farming is uncertain and a risk and a gamble, as it is. We don’t need more of that,” she said.
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