gamble
1 of 2verb/ˈɡæmbəl/
Forms:gambles,gambling,gambled,gambled
1
to do something risky that may result in a loss or failure, hoping to achieve what one wants
- She decided to gamble on a new business idea, even though the market was unpredictable.
- He was willing to gamble on the deal, hoping it would bring long-term rewards.
- After much thought, he gambled on the stock market, hoping for a big return.
- The company gambled its resources on a new marketing strategy.
- They gambled their future on the success of the risky real estate project.