Adventure (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome; "When you buy these stocks you are gambling".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Synonyms

• Take A Chance
• Gamble
• Chance
• Hazard
• Run A Risk
• Take Chances
• Risk

Hypernyms

• Assay
• Try
• Attempt
• Seek
• Essay

Hyponyms

• Go For Broke
• Luck Through
• Luck It

Related Words

• Adventure (noun)
• Adventurer (noun)

Meaning ²

Put at risk; "I will stake my good reputation for this".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Synonyms

• Venture
• Stake
• Jeopardize
• Hazard

Hypernyms

• Risk
• Put On The Line

Related Words

• Adventure (noun)
• Adventurer (noun)