risketh

Verb

risk (third-person singular simple present risks, present participle risking, simple past and past participle risked)

1. (transitive) To incur risk of (an unwanted or negative outcome).
   • These people are putting themselves in danger by physically being on or near to the railway lines and risking serious injury.2006, Transportation Alternatives website, Rail delays as thieves cut power read at http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/merseyside/4972476.stm on 14 May 2006

   Synonyms:

   court, venture

2. (transitive) To incur risk of harming or jeopardizing.
   • England captain David Beckham has warned Wayne Rooney not to risk his long-term future by rushing his return from injury.2006, BBC Sport website, Beckham wary over Rooney comeback read at http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2006/teams/england/4769433.stm on 14 May 2006

   Synonyms:

   adventure

3. (transitive) To incur risk as a result of (doing something).
   • Because of the wide range of styles on this album, it's hard to pin down the genre. I will risk suggesting folk-rock in an effort to be helpful.1979 February 10, Lynn Tibbets, “Women's Music From All Over”, in Gay Community News, volume 6, number 28, page 19

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