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

“You want to take a chance to see if disinflation continues, but I’m not taking a big chance on it.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

For some bosses, it's less about having the perfect CV and more about the way you think, the questions you ask and whether you're prepared to take a chance.

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 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

You take a chance of being raked or bitten all the time.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck

take a chance

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