Definition for: gamble

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English

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -æmbəl

Homophones

• gambol

Noun

gamble ( plural: gambles )

1. A risk undertaken with a potential gain. A significant risk is implied
2. A risky venture

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

Translations

• Dutch: gok m .
• German: Glücksspiel n . , Spiel n .
• Interlingua: joco
• Portuguese: jogo m .

Intransitive verb

to gamble ( third-person singular simple present gambles , present participle gambling , simple past gambled , past participle gambled )

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

Translations

• Dutch: gokken
• German: riskant spielen
• Interlingua: jocar
• Portuguese: jogar

Transitive Verb

to gamble ( third-person singular simple present gambles , present participle gambling , simple past gambled , past participle gambled )

1. To risk (something) for potential gain

   He gambled his reputation on the outcome.

Translations

• German: aufs Spiel setzen
• Interlingua: poner in risco
• Portuguese: arriscar

Other Translations for "gamble"

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Sign Language Spelling
Morse Code		gamble
Hex		e7 e1 ed e2 6c 65
Pig Latin		amblegay

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