Definition of Venture

1. Noun. Any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome.


2. Verb. Proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers. "We ventured into the world of high-tech and bought a supercomputer"
Exact synonyms: Embark
Generic synonyms: Go, Move, Proceed
Derivative terms: Venturer

3. Noun. An investment that is very risky but could yield great profits. "He knew the stock was a speculation when he bought it"
Exact synonyms: Speculation
Generic synonyms: Investment, Investment Funds
Specialized synonyms: Gamble, Smart Money, Pyramid
Derivative terms: Speculate, Venturous

4. Verb. Put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation. "I cannot pretend to say that you are wrong"
Exact synonyms: Guess, Hazard, Pretend
Specialized synonyms: Anticipate, Call, Forebode, Foretell, Predict, Prognosticate, Promise, Surmise, Suspect
Generic synonyms: Speculate
Derivative terms: Guess, Guess, Guesser, Guessing, Hazard

5. Noun. A commercial undertaking that risks a loss but promises a profit.
Generic synonyms: Business, Business Enterprise, Commercial Enterprise
Derivative terms: Venturous

6. Verb. Put at risk. "I will stake my good reputation for this"

Definition of Venture

1. n. An undertaking of chance or danger; the risking of something upon an event which can not be foreseen with certainty; a hazard; a risk; a speculation.

2. v. i. To hazard one's self; to have the courage or presumption to do, undertake, or say something; to dare.

3. v. t. To expose to hazard; to risk; to hazard; as, to venture one's person in a balloon.

4. n. An undertaking of chance or danger; the risking of something upon an event which can not be foreseen with certainty; a hazard; a risk; a speculation.

5. v. i. To hazard one's self; to have the courage or presumption to do, undertake, or say something; to dare.

6. v. t. To expose to hazard; to risk; to hazard; as, to venture one's person in a balloon.

Definition of Venture

1. Noun. A risky or daring undertaking or journey. ¹

2. Verb. (transitive) To undertake a risky or daring journey. ¹

3. Verb. (transitive) To risk or offer. ¹

4. Verb. (intransitive) to dare to engage in; to attempt without any certainty of success. Used with ''at'' or ''on'' ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Venture

1. to risk [v -TURED, -TURING, -TURES] - See also: risk

Lexicographical Neighbors of Venture

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venture (current term)
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