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Noun
S:
(n)
gamble
(money that is risked for possible monetary gain)
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S:
(n)
gamble
(a risky act or venture)
Verb
S:
(v)
gamble
,
chance
,
risk
,
hazard
,
take chances
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adventure
,
run a risk
,
take a chance
(take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome)
"When you buy these stocks you are gambling"
S:
(v)
gamble
(play games for money)
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S:
(v)
play
(participate in games or sport)
"We played hockey all afternoon"; "play cards"; "Pele played for the Brazilian teams in many important matches"
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