venture (
http://definr.com/venture)
n 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" [syn:
speculation]
3: a commercial undertaking that risks a loss but promises a
profit
v 1: proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers; "We
ventured into the world of high-tech and bought a
supercomputer" [syn:
embark]
2: put forward, of a guess; "I am guessing that the price of
real estate will rise again" [syn:
guess,
hazard]
3: express in spite of possible refutation
4: put at risk; "I will stake my good reputation for this"
[syn:
hazard,
adventure,
stake,
jeopardize]