chanced

verb

1. 1

   To happen by chance, to occur.

   “It chanced that I found a solution the very next day.”

2. 2

   To befall; to happen to.

3. 3

   To try or risk.

   “Shall we carry the umbrella, or chance a rainstorm?”

4. 4

   To discover something by chance.

   “He chanced upon a kindly stranger who showed him the way.”

5. 5

   (Belize) To rob, cheat or swindle someone.

   “The car broke down a week after I bought it. I was chanced by that fast-talking salesman.”