Gamble

Table of contents

1 English 1.1 Homophones 1.2 Intransitive Verb 2 Noun 2.1 Translations 3 Intransitive verb 3.1 Translations 4 Transitive Verb 4.1 Translations

English

Homophones

Intransitive Verb

gambol (gambolled or gamboled, gambolling or gamboling)

1. to run, as in frisky, or playful

   One of the deer would gambol in the high grass while others gambolled nearby.

Noun

gamble (plural gambles)

1. A risk undertaken with a potential gain. A significant risk is implied
2. A risky venture

   The sailors had taken many gambles (plural) with the sea and always won.

Translations

• Dutch: gok m
• German: Glücksspiel n, Spiel n
• Interlingua: joco
• Portuguese: jogo m

Intransitive verb

1. To take a risk, with the potential of a positive outcome
2. To play risky games, especially casino games, for monetary gain

Translations

• Dutch: gokken
• German: riskant spielen
• Interlingua: jocar
• Portuguese: jogar

Transitive Verb

1. To risk (something) for potential gain (He gambled his reputation on the outcome.)

Translations

• German: aufs Spiel setzen
• Interlingua: poner in risco
• Portuguese: arriscar