· any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
Hypernym(s): undertaking, project, task, labor
· an investment that is very risky but could yield great profits; "he knew the stock was a speculation when he bought it"
Synonym(s): speculation
Hypernym(s): investment, investment_funds
· a commercial undertaking that risks a loss but promises a profit
Hypernym(s): commercial_enterprise, business_enterprise, business
· proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers; "We ventured into the world of high-tech and bought a supercomputer"
Synonym(s): embark
Hypernym(s): go, proceed, move
· 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"
Synonym(s): guess, pretend, hazard
Hypernym(s): speculate
· put at risk; "I will stake my good reputation for this"
Synonym(s): hazard, adventure, stake, jeopardize
Hypernym(s): risk, put_on_the_line, lay_on_the_line