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GAMBLES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Gambles.

Gambles - as a noun

Money that is risked for possible monetary gain

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
speculationventure
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A risky act or venture

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
dangerperilrisk
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Gambles - as a verb

Take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

Example: "When you buy these stocks you are gambling"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adventurechancehazardriskrun a risktake a chancetake chances
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
assayattemptessayseektry
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Play games for money

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
play
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He always gambles on sports games."
"She gambles at the casino every weekend."
"The businessman gambles his money in risky investments."
"He regularly gambles on horse racing."
"She gambles on the stock market."
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Word Game Points

Is GAMBLES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gambles is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GAMBLES has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is GAMBLES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gambles is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GAMBLES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is GAMBLES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gambles is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GAMBLES has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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