venture venture /ˈvɛntʃɝ/

noun

1. () Any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome  ( venture )
   any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
     The entrepreneur embarked on a risky venture to start her own business.
   The entrepreneur embarked on a risky venture to start her own business.
   
2. () An investment that is very risky but could yield great profits  ( speculation , venture )
   an investment that is very risky but could yield great profits
    He knew the stock was a speculation when he bought it
   he knew the stock was a speculation when he bought it
   
3. () A commercial undertaking that risks a loss but promises a profit  ( venture )
   a commercial undertaking that risks a loss but promises a profit
   

verb

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