gamble
/ˈɡæm.bəl/
Dictionary
noun
- A bet or wager.
"I had a gamble on the horses last weekend."
- A significant risk, undertaken with a potential gain.
- A risky venture.
"The sailors had taken many gambles with the sea and always won."
verb
- To take a risk, with the potential of a positive outcome.
- To play risky games, especially casino games, for monetary gain.
- To risk (something) for potential gain.
"He gambled his reputation on the outcome."
- To interact with equipment at a casino
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