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US/ˈɡæm.bəl/
UK/ˈɡæm.bəl/
to risk money on a game or race, or to take a risk hoping for a good result
In context
He gambled his whole salary on a single horse race.
The company gambled on a new product and lost millions.
She gambled away her savings in the casino last year.
Words that go with gamble
verb + preposition
- gamble onInvestors gambled on the new technology.
- gamble withDo not gamble with your health.
verb + adverb
- gamble awayHe gambled away his inheritance.
- gamble heavilySome players gamble heavily at weekends.
- gamble recklesslyHe gambled recklessly and went bankrupt.
verb + noun
- gamble moneyNever gamble money that you cannot afford to lose.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He gambles for football matches.Correct: He gambles on football matches.