venture meaning and definition

VENTURE noun

Definition of venture (noun)

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"
   • synonyms: speculation
3. a commercial undertaking that risks a loss but promises a profit

VENTURE verb

Definition of venture (verb)

1. proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
   • "We ventured into the world of high-tech and bought a supercomputer"
   • synonyms: 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"
   • synonyms: guess, hazard, pretend
3. put at risk
   • "I will stake my good reputation for this"
   • synonyms: adventure, hazard, jeopardize, stake