gamble

Nouns

(n) money that is risked for possible monetary gain
(n) a risky act or venture

Verbs

(v) take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
- When you buy these stocks you are gambling
adventure, run a risk, take a chance, take chances, chance, risk, hazard,
(v) play games for money

Synonyms

adventure run a risk take a chance take chances chance risk hazard

Words of close approximity

gamba

Gambia gambit gambol

gambler