Gamble ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Gamble ( verb )

1. Take risky action in the hope of a desired result.
2. Stake money on an uncertain outcome.

Origin:

Late 16th century (in the sense "play games of chance for money"): of unknown origin.

Examples:

1. He gambled his savings on a risky investment.
2. She gambled on the stock market.
3. He gambled on the outcome of the football game.
4. She gambled that the company would succeed.
5. He gambled on the success of his new business.

(As a noun)

Gamble ( noun )

1. Take risky action in the hope of a desired result.
2. Stake money on an uncertain outcome.

Origin:

Late 16th century (in the sense "play games of chance for money"): of unknown origin.

Examples:

1. He gambled his savings on a risky investment.
2. She gambled on the stock market.
3. He gambled on the outcome of the football game.
4. She gambled that the company would succeed.
5. He gambled on the success of his new business.