Gamble (Verb)
Meaning 1
Take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome; "When you buy these stocks you are gambling".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- She decided to gamble her savings on starting her own business.
- He likes to gamble on sports, but often ends up losing money.
- The company is prepared to gamble $1 million on the new product launch.
- She was hesitant to gamble her future by quitting her job without a backup plan.
- By not taking any safety precautions, they are gambling with their own lives.
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Meaning 2
Play games for money.
Classification
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
Examples
- Some guests gamble away their entire salaries at the casino every weekend.
- She decided to gamble $10 on a hand of blackjack, hoping to win a small fortune.
- Gamble smartly and know when to walk away from the poker table.
- I'm not going to gamble my rent money on a game of chance.
- In Macau, he loved to gamble with friends at the various casinos.