To risk
Example: She risks failure by choosing a more ambitious approach
Definition
"To risk" means to expose oneself or something to the possibility of loss, harm, or failure, especially when taking an action or making a decision that involves uncertainty or danger. For example, "She risks failure by choosing a more ambitious approach."
Etymology
The verb "to risk" comes from the Old French word 'risque,' which itself derives from the Italian 'risco' or 'rischio,' meaning danger or peril. These terms likely have origins in Arabic 'rizq,' meaning 'fortune' or 'livelihood.' Did you know? The word 'risk' originally referred to the dangers encountered by sailors during navigation.
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"To risk" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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