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noun

Definition of gamblesnext
plural of gamble
as in ventures
a risky undertaking it's a gamble, but I'm willing to take the risk

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gambles

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verb

present tense third-person singular of gamble
as in bets
to risk (something) on the outcome of an uncertain event a foolish man who gambled his life savings on the lottery

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