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take a chance

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

Example Sentences

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So why take a chance on an underperformer?

From Barron's

He applied for jobs in his field without luck, then took a chance on something completely different, leaning into his love of wine and his sales experience.

From The Wall Street Journal

Marthinus says he can't take a chance with his own family and, in February, they applied for refugee status in the US.

From BBC

Netflix took a chance on show runner brothers Matt and Ross Duffer.

From Los Angeles Times

“This kid is real. He’s not jaded or tainted by anything yet. And to Netflix’s credit, they took a chance on him.”

From Los Angeles Times

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.