take a chance

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dare v.
speculate v.

VERB

dare

Synonyms

STRONG

adventure attempt brave endanger endeavor gamble hazard presume risk speculate stake try undertake venture

WEAK

be bold go ahead make bold pluck up run the risk take heart try one's hand

Antonyms

STRONG

abstain ignore

WEAK

be careful hold back refrain

VERB

speculate

Synonyms

STRONG

dare hazard play plunge venture

WEAK

make book margin up play the market pour money into spec stick neck out take a flier take a fling wildcat

Antonyms

WEAK

abstain ignore neglect

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take a chance

"They have strengthened in every position of the pitch but you cannot take a chance on goalkeepers," said Neville.

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

And, because of fame stemming from their glory years, there are always people ready to take a chance on star managers during a comeback.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026

And, despite having won the AL manager of the year award in 1997, it took two years for another team to take a chance on him.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026

It may just pay to wait to see how the stock is trading in the aftermarket before deciding to take a chance on SpaceX.

From Barron's ● Jun. 1, 2026

“We can’t take a chance, Son,” she sobbed.

From "Old Yeller" by Fred Gipson

take a chance

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