n. Function: verb
1 to expose to risk or loss FF1C; ventured their capital in foreign trade FF1E;
Synonyms: adventure, chance, hazard, risk, wager; compare GAMBLE 2
Related Words: endanger, imperil, jeopard, jeopardize, jeopardy, peril; expose, lay (open)
Idioms: take chances ( or risks) on ( or with)
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Synonyms: GAMBLE 2, chance, hazard, risk
Related Words: bet, operate, play (for), speculate, stake; jeopard, jeopardize, jeopardy
Idioms: luck it
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Synonyms: FACE 3, ||banter, beard, brave, challenge, dare, defy, front, outdare, outface