Meaning & Definition of Venture in English
English⟶
Venture
/vɛnʧər/
noun
1. Any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
synonym:
- venture
2. An investment that is very risky but could yield great profits
- "He knew the stock was a speculation when he bought it"
synonym:
- speculation,
- venture
3. A commercial undertaking that risks a loss but promises a profit
synonym:
- venture
verb
1. Proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
- "We ventured into the world of high-tech and bought a supercomputer"
synonym:
- 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"
synonym:
- guess,
- venture,
- pretend,
- hazard
3. Put at risk
- "I will stake my good reputation for this"
synonym:
- venture,
- hazard,
- adventure,
- stake,
- jeopardize
Examples of using
Do not venture outside your homes.
I think a translator may venture to be somewhat flexible.
We have a substantial stake in the venture.