Local English word record

run a risk

verb · 1 sense

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

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Examples

  • When you buy these stocks you are gambling

Word relationships

Synonyms

gamble, chance, risk, hazard, take chances, adventure, take a chance

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Princeton WordNet 3.0