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take a chance

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb take a chance has 1 sense
  1. gamble, chance, risk, hazard, take chances, adventure, run a risk, take a chance - take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome; "When you buy these stocks you are gambling"
    --1 is one way to try, seek, attempt, essay, assay
    Sample sentence:
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Definitions from the Web

Term: take a chance

Description:

Take a chance is an idiomatic expression that means to take a risk or gamble on a particular outcome, often with uncertain or unpredictable results. It is about embracing uncertainty and seizing an opportunity.

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Verb phrase

Definition: To decide to do something risky or uncertain, often without knowing what the outcome will be.

Example sentence: I decided to take a chance and invest in that startup company.

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Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Noun phrase

Definition: An opportunity to do something that involves risk or uncertainty.

Example sentence: This job offer is a take a chance that I can't afford to miss.

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Sense 3:

Part of Speech: Idiom

Definition: To choose to trust someone or something, often despite doubts or reservations.

Example sentence: I was hesitant at first, but I decided to take a chance on this new restaurant and it turned out to be amazing.

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