Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gamble
verb
/ˈɡambəl/
Definition
To take a risk in the hope of gaining something of value.
Examples
- He decided to gamble on the stock market, hoping for a big return.
- They often gamble at the casino on weekends.
- She knew it was a gamble to invest in a startup.
Meaning
Gamble refers to the act of playing games of chance for money or risking something valuable on an uncertain outcome.
Synonyms
- bet
- wager
- stake
- risk
