What does gamble mean?
Definitions for gamble
ˈgæm bəlgam·ble
Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word gamble.
Princeton's WordNet
gamble(noun)
money that is risked for possible monetary gain
gamble(verb)
a risky act or venture
gamble, chance, risk, hazard, take chances, adventure, run a risk, take a chance(verb)
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
"When you buy these stocks you are gambling"
gamble(verb)
play games for money
Wiktionary
gamble(Noun)
A significant risk, undertaken with a potential gain.
Etymology: From gamenian 'to play', either via a dialectal survival of gammlen, a variant of gamenen 'to play, jest, be merry', or via a derivative of gamel 'to play games'
gamble(Noun)
A risky venture
The sailors had taken many gambles with the sea and always won.
Etymology: From gamenian 'to play', either via a dialectal survival of gammlen, a variant of gamenen 'to play, jest, be merry', or via a derivative of gamel 'to play games'
gamble(Verb)
To take a risk, with the potential of a positive outcome.
Etymology: From gamenian 'to play', either via a dialectal survival of gammlen, a variant of gamenen 'to play, jest, be merry', or via a derivative of gamel 'to play games'
gamble(Verb)
To play risky games, especially casino games, for monetary gain.
Etymology: From gamenian 'to play', either via a dialectal survival of gammlen, a variant of gamenen 'to play, jest, be merry', or via a derivative of gamel 'to play games'
gamble(Verb)
To risk (something) for potential gain.
He gambled his reputation on the outcome.
Etymology: From gamenian 'to play', either via a dialectal survival of gammlen, a variant of gamenen 'to play, jest, be merry', or via a derivative of gamel 'to play games'
gamble(Verb)
To interact with equipment at a casino
Etymology: From gamenian 'to play', either via a dialectal survival of gammlen, a variant of gamenen 'to play, jest, be merry', or via a derivative of gamel 'to play games'
Webster Dictionary
Gamble(verb)
to play or game for money or other stake
Etymology: [Dim. of game. See 2d Game.]
Gamble(verb)
to lose or squander by gaming; -- usually with away
Etymology: [Dim. of game. See 2d Game.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Gamble
gam′bl, v.i. to play for money in games of chance or skill: to engage in wild financial speculations.—v.t. to squander away.—n. a gambling transaction.—ns. Gam′bler, one who gambles, esp. who makes it his business; Gam′bling-house, a house kept for the accommodation of people who play at games of hazard for money. [For gamm-le or gam-le, a freq. which has ousted M. E. gamenen—A.S. gamenian, to play at games—gamen, a game.]
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of gamble in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of gamble in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
Examples of gamble in a Sentence
I still get a few local customers, but Chinese tourists don't come here and the Western ones have fled, i liked them better. They were here to have fun, not just gamble. And they understood that us locals need to make a living.
For the Olympics I am purely focused on the 400. I believe that I stand quite a good chance there now, so I don’t think I’m going to gamble too much at Rio.
How successful would we be without the EU? I'm not too sure. It's big and strong and... to stand on our own might be a bit of gamble, a bit of a risk. Better the devil you know, than the devil you don't.
The ECB decision is seen as very positive now that markets have digested what it all means, but conviction perhaps isn't as strong as it should be as investors exercise a bit of caution, i don't think investors are expecting anything drastic from the BOJ, especially given the fact that they are meeting before the FOMC and will be reticent about making a big aggressive gamble ahead of a Fed meeting.
What we have to remember is that not everything is under our control. If people are free in any meaningful sense of the word, that means they are at liberty to foul up their lives as much as make something grand of them. That's a gamble we all take. That's the risk of liberty. Nobody wants others to screw up their lives, but each must be free to do so for themselves.
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- riskovatCzech
- setzen, wetten, riskant, spielen, spekulieren, Spiel, zocken, Glücksspiel, HazardspielGerman
- στοίχημα, στοιχηματίζωGreek
- apostar, jugarSpanish
- õnnemängEstonian
- uhkapelata, uhkapeli, ottaa riski, vaarantaaFinnish
- pari, parier, jeu de hasardFrench
- הימרHebrew
- scommessa, scommettereItalian
- 賭け, ギャンブル, 懸ける, 賭けるJapanese
- purei moniMāori
- коцка, се коцка, комарMacedonian
- judiMalay
- gok, waagstuk, vergokken, wagen, gokkenDutch
- hazard, ryzykowaćPolish
- arriscarPortuguese
- авантюра, рисковать, играть в азартные игры, азартная играRussian
- kockatiSerbo-Croatian
- spelaSwedish
- wadjeure, trimler, riskerWalloon
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