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Definitions

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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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

The best thing I can do is seize the platform and connect with other creatives who want to go ahead and take a chance and make investments in stories.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

The industry’s early recovery comes as bargain hunters take a chance on these beaten-down names, betting that some can still thrive despite AI.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

“It helps people take a chance on connection,” said Weng, a computer-science student who coded Date Drop in about three weeks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

The pie in my hands would win first prize since nobody but Grandma would take a chance with gooseberries.

From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck