gamble
- Noun. A significant risk, undertaken with a potential gain.
- Noun. A risky venture.
- Verb. To take a risk, with the potential of a positive outcome.
- Verb. To play risky games, especially casino games, for monetary gain.
- Verb. (transitive) To risk (something) for potential gain.
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