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

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

Veiga was selected and caught the eye of a scout, who decided to take a chance on him.

From Barron's ● Jun. 2, 2026

The many opportunities now to strike it big are also enticing teenagers to download these apps and take a chance.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 17, 2026

Ro Dodgson said comedy is "often based on risk" and clubs and promoters who are struggling financially are less able to take a chance on new acts.

From BBC ● Apr. 4, 2026

She decided to take a chance that her father would live awhile longer.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston

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