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venture
Any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
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noun C2
Any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
noun C2
An investment that is very risky but could yield great profits
“He knew the stock was a speculation when he bought it”
noun C2
A commercial undertaking that risks a loss but promises a profit
verb
Proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
“We ventured into the world of high-tech and bought a supercomputer”
verb
Put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation
“I am guessing that the price of real estate will rise again”
verb
Put at risk
“I will stake my good reputation for this”
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He knew the stock was a speculation when he bought it
We ventured into the world of high-tech and bought a supercomputer
I am guessing that the price of real estate will rise again
I cannot pretend to say that you are wrong
I will stake my good reputation for this
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