Venture - Definition

n 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" [syn: speculation, venture]
3: a commercial undertaking that risks a loss but promises a
profit
v 1: proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers; "We
ventured into the world of high-tech and bought a
supercomputer" [syn: venture, 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" [syn: guess,
venture, pretend, hazard]
3: put at risk; "I will stake my good reputation for this" [syn:
venture, hazard, adventure, stake, jeopardize]