ventures

NOUN

gamble, attempt

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deal endeavor enterprise experiment investment project undertaking

STRONG

adventure baby chance essay exploit feat hazard header jeopardy peril proposition pursuit risk setup shot spec speculation stab stake test thing trial wager

WEAK

pet project

Antonyms

STRONGEST

idleness

STRONG

assurance certainty fact inaction protection reality safety surety

VERB

take a chance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dare operate

STRONG

advance assay attempt bet brave challenge chance defy endanger essay experiment expose feel front gamble grope hazard imperil jeopardize presume risk speculate stake try volunteer wager

WEAK

dare say get down go out on a limb have a fling at lay open make a stab at make bold play for play the market put in jeopardy put up stick one's neck out take a crack at take a flyer take a plunge try out

Antonyms

STRONG

abstain design disbelieve guard hide neglect plan protect save yield

Example Sentences

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Chief executives of public companies are typically discouraged by their board of directors from taking large stakes in outside ventures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

In the public mind, IPOs can be opportunities to get in on the ground floor of high-flying new ventures.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

But unlike some celebrity food and beverage ventures, Parton’s coffee brand feels less like a random endorsement and more like a natural extension of her public persona.

From Salon • Jun. 15, 2026

Salcido is among a small but growing number of business owners in the US said to be choosing to entrust their ventures to employees, rather than sell to an outside buyer.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

Zeke just shrugs, but Christina ventures a guess.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth