gamble

gam-ble · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To play games of chance for money; to bet.

  2. 2.

    An act of gambling; a risky action or bet.

  3. 3.

    To take risky action in the hope of a desired result.

Forms

plural: gambles

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    gamble away — to lose through gambling
  • •
    take a gamble — to take a risk

Related words

See also: bet, gambler, gambling
Synonyms: bet, risk, wager

Etymology

From Middle English gamenen (to play), related to Old English gamen (game).