1. Noun
That which happens without design; chance; hazard; hap; hence, chance of danger or loss.
2. Noun
Risk; danger; peril.
3. Noun
The encountering of risks; hazardous and striking enterprise; a bold undertaking, in which hazards are to be encountered, and the issue is staked upon unforeseen events; a daring feat.
4. Noun
A remarkable occurrence; a striking event; a stirring incident; as, the adventures of one's life.
5. Noun
A mercantile or speculative enterprise of hazard; a venture; a shipment by a merchant on his own account.
6. Noun
To risk, or hazard; jeopard; to venture.
7. Noun
To venture upon; to run the risk of; to dare.
8. Verb
To try the chance; to take the risk.
9. Verb
put at risk; "I will stake my good reputation for this"
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