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gambling
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gambling
n.
playing of games of chance; act of involving oneself in a risky undertaking
gamble
v.
play games of chance, bet; take a risk, involve oneself in a risky undertaking
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Gambling
Gambling is the of money or something of value (referred to as "the stakes") on an event with an uncertain outcome with the primary intent of winning additional money and/or material goods. Gambling thus requires three elements be present: consideration, chance and prize. The outcome of the is often immediate, such as a single roll of dice or a spin of a roulette wheel, but longer time frames are also common, allowing wagers on the outcome of a future sports contest or even an entire sports season.
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gambling
Noun
1. the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize); "his gambling cost him a fortune"; "there was heavy play at the blackjack table"
(synonym) gaming, play
(hypernym) diversion, recreation
(hyponym) sporting life
(derivation) gamble
Adjective
1. preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance; "led a dissipated life"; "a betting man"; "a card-playing son of a bitch"; "a gambling fool"; "sporting gents and their ladies"
(synonym) dissipated, betting, card-playing, sporting
(similar) indulgent
gamble
Noun
1. money that is risked for possible monetary gain
(hypernym) speculation, venture
(hyponym) stake, stakes, bet, wager
2. a risky act or venture
(hypernym) risk, peril, danger
(hyponym) long shot
(derivation) chance, risk, hazard, take chances, adventure, run a risk, take a chance
Verb
1. take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome; "When you buy these stocks you are gambling"
(synonym) chance, risk, hazard, take chances, adventure, run a risk, take a chance
(hypernym) try, seek, attempt, essay, assay
(hyponym) go for broke
2. play games for money
(hypernym) play
(hyponym) dice
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gambling
n.
hazardní hráčství; sázení
gamble
v.
hazardně hrát; sázet na co; spoléhat se na co
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gambling
Rzecz.
uprawianie gier hazardowych
gamble
Czas.
uprawiać hazard; stawiać na coś; liczyć na coś; mieć nadzieję; ryzykować
