risked

[US]/[rɪst]/
[UK]/[rɪst]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. (past tense of risk)To put something or someone in danger.; To expose to danger or loss.; To hazard.

Phrases & Collocations

risked it all

risked everything

risking life

risked a chance

risked failure

risked arrest

risked losing

risked time

risked safety

risked a lot

Example Sentences

the company risked a lot on the new product launch.

he risked his career to expose the corruption.

she risked her life to save the child from the fire.

we risked everything for a chance at happiness.

the climber risked a fall on the icy slope.

they risked arrest to protest the government's policies.

he risked offending her by disagreeing with her opinion.

the surgeon risked infection during the complex operation.

the investor risked a significant amount of capital.

she risked being late for the meeting.

he risked a penalty by making a reckless tackle.

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