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VENTURE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Venture.

How to pronounce venture:

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Venture - as a noun

Any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
laborprojecttaskundertaking
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An investment that is very risky but could yield great profits

Example: "He knew the stock was a speculation when he bought it"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
speculation
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
investmentinvestment funds
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A commercial undertaking that risks a loss but promises a profit

Venture - as a verb

Proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

Example: "We ventured into the world of high-tech and bought a supercomputer"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
embark

Put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation

Example: "I am guessing that the price of real estate will rise again"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
guesshazardpretend
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
speculate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Put at risk

Example: "I will stake my good reputation for this"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adventurehazardjeopardizestake

Example Sentences

"Starting a new business can be a risky venture."
"Their joint venture was successful and profitable."
"The company decided to invest in a new venture overseas."
"She embarked on her first entrepreneurial venture."
"The young entrepreneur had many innovative ventures."
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Word Game Points

Is VENTURE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, venture is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

VENTURE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is VENTURE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, venture is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
VENTURE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is VENTURE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, venture is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
VENTURE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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