 gamble |
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| 1. | [ verb ] take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome | |
| Synonyms: | run_a_risk take_a_chance risk adventure take_chances chance hazard | |
| Examples: | "When you buy these stocks you are gambling" |
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| Related terms: | try luck_it go_for_broke adventure risk chance hazard gambler | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (business) money that is risked for possible monetary gain | |
| Related terms: | speculation stake | |
| 3. | [ verb ] (games) play games for money | |
| Related terms: | play play bet shoot_craps dice | |
| 4. | [ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 799 | |
| 5. | [ noun ] a risky act or venture | |
| Related terms: | risk long_shot raise | |
| Similar spelling: |
gambler Gambale gambol Gamblin Gambill gambling Gambelia |
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