Gamble

From Fresh Dictionary

Contents 1 English 1.1 Homophones 1.2 Noun 1.3 Translations 1.4 Intransitive verb 1.5 Translations 1.6 Transitive Verb 1.7 Translations

English

Homophones

• gambol

Noun

gamble (plural: gambles)

1. A risk undertaken with a potential gain. A significant risk is implied
2. A risky venture

   The sailors had taken many gambles (plural) with the sea and always won.

Translations

• Dutch: gok m.
• German: Glücksspiel n., Spiel n.
• Interlingua: joco
• Portuguese: jogo m.

Intransitive verb

to gamble (third-person singular simple present gambles, present participle gambling, simple past gambled, past participle gambled)

1. To take a risk, with the potential of a positive outcome
2. To play risky games, especially casino games, for monetary gain

Translations

• Dutch: gokken
• German: riskant spielen
• Interlingua: jocar
• Portuguese: jogar

Transitive Verb

to gamble (third-person singular simple present gambles, present participle gambling, simple past gambled, past participle gambled)

1. To risk (something) for potential gain

   He gambled his reputation on the outcome.

Translations

• German: aufs Spiel setzen
• Interlingua: poner in risco
• Portuguese: arriscar

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