Definition of Gamble
Gamble
Gam·ble


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To risk losing something, especially money, in a game or bet.

e.g. He decided to gamble on the stock market to make a quick profit.

(verb)
to play a game of chance for money; bet;

e.g. He loved to gamble money during the horse races.

(verb)
to take a chance at something that is risky; to take a risk;

e.g. The opposition could only gamble that some evidence would show up at the right time, proving their client innocent.



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  • roll the dice



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