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gamble - a risky act or venture |
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peril,
danger,
risk a dangerous place; "He moved out of danger"
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long shot a venture that involves great risk but promises great rewards
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raise increasing the size of a bet (as in poker); "I'll see your raise and double it"
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gamble - money that is risked for possible monetary gain |
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venture,
speculation any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
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stakes,
bet,
wager,
stake the act of gambling; "he did it on a bet"
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gamble - take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome; "When you buy these stocks you are gambling" |
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chance,
risk,
hazard,
adventure |
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assay,
attempt,
essay,
seek,
try analyze (chemical substances)
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go for broke risk everything in one big effort; "the cyclist went for broke at the end of the race"
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luck it,
luck through act by relying on one's luck
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gamble - play games for money |
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play engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously; "They played games on their opponents"; "play the stock market"; "play with her feelings"; "toy with an idea"
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dice play dice
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shoot craps play a game of craps
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play engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously; "They played games on their opponents"; "play the stock market"; "play with her feelings"; "toy with an idea"
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wager,
bet,
play maintain with or as if with a bet; "I bet she will be there!"
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