venture
Nouns
- (n) any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
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(n) an investment that is very risky but could yield great profits
- he knew the stock was a speculation when he bought it
- (n) a commercial undertaking that risks a loss but promises a profit
Verbs
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(v) proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
- We ventured into the world of high-tech and bought a supercomputer
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(v) 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
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(v) put at risk
- I will stake my good reputation for this