Synonyms of venture

Noun


1. venture, undertaking, project, task, labor

usage: any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

2. speculation, venture, investment, investment funds

usage: an investment that is very risky but could yield great profits; "he knew the stock was a speculation when he bought it"

3. venture, commercial enterprise, business enterprise, business

usage: a commercial undertaking that risks a loss but promises a profit

Verb


1. venture, embark, go, proceed, move

usage: proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers; "We ventured into the world of high-tech and bought a supercomputer"

2. guess, venture, pretend, hazard, speculate

usage: 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"

3. venture, hazard, adventure, stake, jeopardize, risk, put on the line, lay on the line

usage: put at risk; "I will stake my good reputation for this"

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Definition and meaning of venture (Dictionary)