Thesaurus: gamble

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1. v. i. To play or game for money or other stake.
2. v. t. To lose or squander by gaming; -- usually with away.
3. n. money that is risked for possible monetary gain
4. n. a risky act or venture
5. v. take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
6. v. play games for money
7. To play or game for money or other stake. To lose or squander by gaming; -- usually with away. "Bankrupts or sots who have gambled or slept away their estates." Ames.
8. n:43/v:57 n. money that is risked for possible monetary gain n. a risky act or venture v. take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome v. play games for money