gamble

Meaning

to bet money on games of chance; to take a risky action

to risk money or resources on an uncertain outcome, often in games of chance

Example Sentences

He decided to gamble his savings on the stock market.

He decided to gamble all his savings on the risky venture.

Example Expressions

gamble with fate

Synonyms

bet, wager, risk, chance, speculate, venture

Entry 1

bet, wager, risk, chance

Entry 2

bet, risk, wager, speculate, venture

Antonyms

save, secure, guarantee, invest safely, protect

Entry 1

save, secure, guarantee, invest safely

Entry 2

save, secure, protect

Collocations

gamble away, gamble on, gamble with, recklessly gamble, gamble money, gamble on success

Entry 1

gamble away, gamble on, gamble with, recklessly gamble

Entry 2

gamble money, gamble away, gamble on success