hazarded Definition
- 1to risk something, especially in a way that is not very wise
- 2to offer something for consideration or discussion
Using hazarded: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hazarded" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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He hazarded his life to save the drowning child.
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She hazarded a guess about the outcome of the election.
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I will hazard a suggestion for the next meeting.
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He hazarded a smile despite feeling nervous.
hazarded Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with hazarded
hazard a glance/look
to take a quick look at something
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She hazarded a glance at her watch to check the time.
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The soldiers received hazard pay for their service in the war zone.
the flashing lights on a vehicle used to indicate that it is stopped or parked in an unsafe location
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He turned on his hazard lights and pulled over to the side of the road.
Origins of hazarded
from Middle French 'hasarder', meaning 'to play at dice'
Summary: hazarded in Brief
'Hazarded' [ˈhæzərdɪd] means to risk something, often in an unwise manner, as in 'He hazarded his life to save the drowning child.' It can also mean to offer something for consideration or discussion, as in 'She hazarded a guess about the outcome of the election.' Other phrases include 'hazard a glance/look,' 'hazard pay,' and 'hazard lights.'
