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| 1. | [ noun ] a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful) | |
| Synonyms: | escapade dangerous_undertaking risky_venture | |
| Related terms: | undertaking venture | |
| 2. | [ verb ] take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome | |
| Synonyms: | run_a_risk take_a_chance gamble risk take_chances chance hazard | |
| Examples: | "When you buy these stocks you are gambling" |
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| Related terms: | try go_for_broke luck_it risk chance hazard gambler | |
| 3. | [ verb ] put at risk | |
| Synonyms: | jeopardize stake hazard venture | |
| Examples: | "I will stake my good reputation for this" |
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| Related terms: | risk hazard speculation adventurer | |
| Similar spelling: |
adventurer adventuress advent adventurous adventurism adventive Adventist Adventism advantage adventitia advantaged adventitial |
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