attempt vs take a chance

take a chance vs attempt

attempt is a noun but take a chance is not a noun.

attempt and take a chance both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
attempt	Yes	No	Yes	No
take a chance	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, take a chance is a hyponym of attempt; that is, take a chance is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than attempt:

attempt: make an effort or attempt
take a chance: take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

Other hyponyms of attempt include pick up the gauntlet, take a dare, fight, struggle, give it a try, have a go, grope, endeavor, endeavour, strive, give it a try, give it a whirl, adventure, chance, gamble, hazard, risk, run a risk, take chances, lay on the line, put on the line, risk.

attempt (noun)	take a chance (noun)
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
the act of attacking

attempt (verb)	take a chance (verb)
enter upon an activity or enterprise	take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
make an effort or attempt

Difference between attempt and take a chance

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