gamble

/ɡˈæmbə‍l/

/ˈɡæmbəɫ/

to gamble

MAIN VERB

to do something risky that may result in a loss or failure, hoping to achieve what one wants

synonyms : adventure

1.1

play games for money

Gamble

an act that someone does while knowing that there is a risk but also possible success

money that is risked for possible monetary gain

Examples

1. The nobles gambled all the time.

2. People gambled money on the horses.

3. - Gamble that money away.

4. The adult playground design mitigates these problems, and women now gamble even more.