Dictionary Check: venture
"venture" is a valid word!
Scrabble
10
points
Words with Friends
13
points
Definition
noun
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
noun
an investment that is very risky but could yield great profits
Example:
"he knew the stock was a speculation when he bought it"
noun
a commercial undertaking that risks a loss but promises a profit
verb
proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
Example:
"We ventured into the world of high-tech and bought a supercomputer"
verb
put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation
Example:
"I am guessing that the price of real estate will rise again"
verb
put at risk
Example:
"I will stake my good reputation for this"
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