Definitions for venture

Definitions for (noun) venture

Main entry: venture

Definition: any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome


Main entry: venture

Definition: a commercial undertaking that risks a loss but promises a profit


Main entry: venture, speculation

Definition: an investment that is very risky but could yield great profits

Usage: he knew the stock was a speculation when he bought it


Definitions for (verb) venture

Main entry: pretend, guess, hazard, venture

Definition: put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation

Usage: I am guessing that the price of real estate will rise again; I cannot pretend to say that you are wrong


Main entry: venture, embark

Definition: proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

Usage: We ventured into the world of high-tech and bought a supercomputer


Main entry: jeopardize, adventure, stake, hazard, venture

Definition: put at risk

Usage: I will stake my good reputation for this


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