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adventure |
to risk losing; gamble, venture. [1/5 definitions] |
embark |
to set out on or begin some venture (usu. fol. by "on"). [2/4 definitions] |
enterprise |
an undertaking, esp. one characterized by complexity, risk, or wide scope; venture. [1/3 definitions] |
far be it from me |
I would not dare or venture. |
flier |
(informal) a risky venture or attempt, esp. in business or finance. [1/4 definitions] |
foray |
a new venture. [1/3 definitions] |
Godspeed |
good fortune and success (used as a wish to a person beginning a journey, venture, or the like). |
grubstake |
tools and provisions advanced to a person planning a mining operation or similar venture, in exchange for a share of the expected profits. [1/2 definitions] |
hazard |
to put forth at some risk; venture. [1/6 definitions] |
inaugural |
marking or celebrating the beginning of something, such as a publication or new venture. [1/4 definitions] |
launch1 |
to start, as a new venture. [1/6 definitions] |
long shot |
any attempt or venture that has only a small chance of success but will offer great rewards if it does succeed. [1/3 definitions] |
pretend |
to venture or put forward a claim, often undeservingly (often fol. by "to"). [1/7 definitions] |
promoter |
one who organizes financing and publicity for a business venture or company. [1/2 definitions] |
send-off |
(informal) a show of encouragement and affection for a person starting a new venture, going on a trip, or the like. |
set up |
to provide the money for (someone) to enter into business or into a business venture. [1/6 definitions] |
shill |
to speak for or promote a new product or venture, esp. in a way that lures and misleads. [1/4 definitions] |
sink |
to place (money) in a venture; invest. [1/11 definitions] |
speculation |
a risky business venture or investment that offers the possibility of high profit. [1/4 definitions] |
venture capital |
funds invested by owners or stockholders in a new business venture that usu. involves high risk. |
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