gamble

About 2.70 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A bet or wager.

   I had a gamble on the horses last weekend.

2. noun A significant risk, undertaken with a potential gain.
3. noun A risky venture.

   The sailors had taken many gambles with the sea and always won.

4. verb To take a risk, with the potential of a positive outcome.
5. verb To play risky games, especially casino games, for monetary gain.

   Mark won half a million dollars gambling on horses.

6. verb To risk (something) for potential gain.

   He gambled his reputation on the outcome.

7. verb To interact with equipment at a casino.

Similar words

take a chance adventure risk hazard chance run a risk take chances wager bet betting

Often followed by

on and with in that for of to company

Word family

gambled gambler gamblers gambles gambling