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venture

ven·ture

UK/ˈvɛn.t͡ʃə/ US/ˈvɛn.t͡ʃɚ/ fairly common
verb (3) noun (3)

verb

1.

proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

  • “We ventured into the world of high-tech and bought a supercomputer”
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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”
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3.

put at risk

  • “I will stake my good reputation for this”
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noun

1.
2.

an investment that is very risky but could yield great profits

  • “he knew the stock was a speculation when he bought it”
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3.

a commercial undertaking that risks a loss but promises a profit

Origin

Clipping of adventure.

Phrases

  • at a venture
  • venture capital
  • venture capitalism
  • venture capitalist

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