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Word: Gamble
Speech Type: Verb
early 18th century (in gambling noun): ultimately from game. There may be a connection with the obsolete form gameling ‘playing of games’ (late 16th century)
ˈɡambl
play games of chance for money; bet
Short Definition:play games of chance for money
Examples:- he gambles on football
take risky action in the hope of a desired result
Short Definition:take risky action
Examples:- he was gambling on the success of his satellite TV channel
Word: Gamble
Speech Type: Noun
ˈɡambl
an act of gambling
Short Definition:act of gambling
Examples:- Dad likes a bit of a gamble
a risky action undertaken with the hope of success
Short Definition:risky action
Examples:- we decided to take a gamble and offer him a place on our staff
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