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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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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

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

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

We leapt up in delight, but we were not going to take a chance in case he was deceiving us.

From "Tasting the Sky" by Ibtisam Barakat

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