gamble
See also: Gamble
English
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Etymology
From earlier gamel, from Middle English *gamlen, *gamelen, variant of Middle English gamenen, from Old English gæmnian, gamnian, gamenian (“to joke; play”), related to Old English gamen (“joy; mirth; pleasure; entertainment; pastime; sport; game”), equivalent to game + -le. Compare Old Danish gammel, Middle High German gamel (“pleasure; fun”). More at game.
Pronunciation
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- Rhymes: -æmbəl
- Homophone: gambol
Noun
gamble (plural gambles)
- A bet or wager.
- I had a gamble on the horses last weekend.
- A significant risk, undertaken with a potential gain.
- A risky venture.
- The sailors had taken many gambles with the sea and always won.
Translations
a risk undertaken with a potential gain
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a risky venture
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Verb
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- To take a risk, with the potential of a positive outcome.
- To play risky games, especially casino games, for monetary gain.
- (transitive) To risk (something) for potential gain.
- He gambled his reputation on the outcome.
- To interact with equipment at a casino
Translations
to take a risk, with the potential of a positive outcome
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to play risky games for monetary gain
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(transitive) to risk something for potential gain
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See also
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- English terms inherited from Middle English
- English terms derived from Middle English
- English terms derived from Old English
- English terms suffixed with -le
- English 2-syllable words
- English terms with IPA pronunciation
- Rhymes:English/æmbəl
- English terms with homophones
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- English nouns
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- English transitive verbs