gokken

Definitions of gokken
  1. verb
    play games for money
    synonyms: verspelen
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    types:
    dobbelen, verdobbelen
    play dice
    inleggen, inzetten, wedden, zetten
    place a bet on
    duiken
    play a card lower than (a held high card)
    type of:
    meespelen, spelen, sporten, uitkomen, verspelen
    participate in games or sport
  2. verb
    take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
    synonyms: riskeren, wagen
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    type of:
    beproeven, pogen, proberen, trachten, zien, zoeken
    make an effort or attempt
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