gambles

v. play games of chance, bet; take a risk, involve oneself in a risky undertaking

n. betting of money on a game of chance, bet, wager; risky undertaking

Noun
1. money that is risked for possible monetary gain
(hypernym) speculation, venture
(hyponym) stake, stakes, bet, wager
2. a risky act or venture
(hypernym) risk, peril, danger
(hyponym) long shot
(derivation) chance, risk, hazard, take chances, adventure, run a risk, take a chance
Verb
1. take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome; "When you buy these stocks you are gambling"
(synonym) chance, risk, hazard, take chances, adventure, run a risk, take a chance
(hypernym) try, seek, attempt, essay, assay
(hyponym) go for broke
2. play games for money
(hypernym) play
(hyponym) dice

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