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take a shot

VERB

conjecture

Synonyms

STRONG

assume believe conceive conclude deem estimate expect fancy feel figure gather glean guess guesstimate hypothesize imagine infer judge presume pretend suppose surmise suspect theorize think

WEAK

hazard a guess take a stab take for granted

Antonyms

STRONG

calculate disbelieve know measure misunderstand not believe

WEAK

prove

VERB

divine

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deduce discern foresee foretell infer prophesy surmise visualize

STRONG

anticipate apprehend conjecture forebode foreknow guess intuit perceive predict previse prognosticate see suppose suspect understand

WEAK

crystal-ball crystal-ball it forefeel go out on a limb opine see in the cards take a stab

Antonyms

STRONG

calculate disbelieve know misinterpret misunderstand

VERB

surmise

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deduce hypothesize infer opine presume pretend speculate theorize

STRONG

assume conclude conjecture consider fancy guess guesstimate imagine regard suppose suspect think

WEAK

hazard a guess risk assuming take a stab venture a guess

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abstain

STRONG

calculate disbelieve disregard forget ignore know leave measure neglect

WEAK

question wonder

Example Sentences

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James didn’t take a shot in the first quarter against the Bulls.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

The group spotted nearly 20 suspected sturgeon on the screen that day, but only five came close enough to take a shot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

Shaw had burst into the area to take a shot when Hector Moreno crashed into him, taking his standing foot away in a scissors tackle.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2025

For his latest venture, Torres made his way to the stage — admittedly not knowing exactly what goes on in the theater, but willing to take a shot with his first comedic play, “Color Theories.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2025

I caught Joey’s kick and rolled the ball out to the next guy so he could take a shot.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor

take a shot

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