Gamble

Synonyms of gamble

• risk
• bet
• wager

Antonyms of gamble

• secure
• guarantee
• assure

Collocations of gamble

take a gamble

Frequency: 80 %

I decided to take a gamble and invest in the stock market.

big gamble

Frequency: 70 %

It was a big gamble to start a business during a recession.

risky gamble

Frequency: 65 %

It was a risky gamble, but it paid off in the end.

gamble away

Frequency: 60 %

He had a tendency to gamble away all his savings at the casino.

gamble responsibly

Frequency: 45 %

It's important to gamble responsibly and not bet more than you can afford to lose.

Idiomatic Expressions for gamble

• Phrase: play the odds
  Meaning: to make decisions based on the likelihood of success or failure
  Usage: He always plays the odds when it comes to investing in stocks.