definition of
[venture]

[1] #1 venture v. [embark] proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers; "We ventured into the world of high-tech and bought a supercomputer". wn

[2] #2 venture v. [guess, pretend, hazard] 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". wn

[3] #3 venture n. any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome. wn

[4] #4 venture n. [speculation] an investment that is very risky but could yield great profits; "he knew the stock was a speculation when he bought it". wn

[5] #5 venture n. a commercial undertaking that risks a loss but promises a profit. wn