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Definition of 'venture'

Noun

  1. any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
  2. an investment that is very risky but could yield great profits; "he knew the stock was a speculation when he bought it"
       Synonyms: speculation
  3. a commercial undertaking that risks a loss but promises a profit

Verb

  1. proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers; "We ventured into the world of high-tech and bought a supercomputer"
       Synonyms: embark
  2. put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation; "I am guessing that the price of real estate will rise again"; "I cannot pretend to say that you are wrong"
       Synonyms: guess pretend hazard
  3. put at risk; "I will stake my good reputation for this"
       Synonyms: hazard adventure stake jeopardize


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