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