Attempt and Gamble

Attempt

Attempt verb - To make an effort to do.

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Gamble and attempt are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Gamble" instead the word "Attempt" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: attempted, attempting

Gamble verb - Take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome.

Usage example: When you buy these stocks you are gambling

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Attempt and gamble are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Attempt" instead the word "Gamble" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: gambler, gambling, gambled

good	good attempt	good gamble
complete	complete attempt	complete gamble
entire	entire attempt	entire gamble
successful	successful attempt	successful gamble
Other adjectives: big, bad, major, final, desperate, ill-advised, last, insane, intentional, last-ditch.

life	attempt life	gamble life
opponent	attempt opponent	gamble opponent

The entire game takes place back at the Inn after the grand adventure, where the adventurers gamble and attempt to drink each other under the table.

Source: You All Meet in an Inn
Gamble and Hoitz repeatedly attempt to call him out on it but he remains oblivious.

Source: Waxing Lyrical
The plot focuses on Richie Furst (Timberlake), a Princeton student who, after being caught gambling online, throws his money online to gamble in an attempt to make his tuition fees.

Source: Film / Runner Runner

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