How to Pronounce "chanced"

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Definition

'Chanced' is the past tense of 'chance' as a verb, meaning to do something by accident or to take a risk; for example, meeting someone by accident or attempting something uncertain.

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I chanced to see my old friend at the market.

I just chanced it and applied for the job, even though I wasn't sure I'd get it.

He chanced upon a hidden door behind the bookshelf.

She chanced a guess at the answer in class.