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venture A foolish and ill-advised attempt at something, usually resulting in failure. ■ "I thought starting a business selling unicorn horns was a great venture, but it turned out to be a complete disaster."
Bankrolled To provide or obtain the funds needed to participate in an activity or venture. ■ Joe's friends decided to "bankroll" his dream of opening a bar by investing $50,000. It was a huge success!
embark To begin a journey or undertake a new venture with enthusiasm and excitement. ■ John embarked on his new job with gusto, eager to prove himself to the boss.
Miscarry To fail in the execution of a plan or undertaking. ■ John's business venture miscarried when he failed to secure funding and had to shut down his company.
Overhead The amount of money or resources needed to do something, such as running a business. ■ I can't afford this business venture because I don't have enough overhead funding.
Partnership A formal agreement between two or more individuals or companies to work together on a project or business venture. ■ "John and Jane's partnership in the bakery has been thriving since they started selling homemade bread and pastries."
profit A sum of money gained from an investment or business venture, especially as a result of making a sale. ■ "I made a huge profit on my stock investments last year!"
profits A large amount of money earned through the success of a business, investment or other venture. ■ "I made a fortune in profits last year thanks to my successful stock trades!"
upshot The result or outcome of something, especially one that is unexpected or unpleasant. ■ "After the upshot of her failed business venture, Sarah realized she should have never left her day job."
bailing The act of jumping out of a boat, car, or other vehicle and abandoning it., Also refers to the act of abandoning a project or business venture. ■ "When the storm hit the sailboat, I knew we had to start bailing water before it was too late.", "After realizing he had invested in a losing stock, John quickly started bailing out of his portfolio."
businesswomen A group of women who have successfully taken over a failing business and turned it into a profitable venture. ■ "The businesswomen were able to turn the struggling bakery around by introducing a line of gluten-free, vegan pastries that appealed to a whole new audience. They even managed to convince the locals that they weren't just making money off of health-conscious hippies!"
Funding The act of providing financial support for a project or organization. ■ When the government announced they were cutting funding for the arts, many artists were left without their usual sources of income. But fear not! They banded together and started crowdfunding their projects on Kickstarter instead. A type of financial aid that is provided by a government or other organization for the purpose of supporting education or research. ■ "Funding opportunities" are often advertised on academic job boards, but most researchers would agree that the real treasure lies in finding a generous grant., A type of investment where an individual or organization provides money to support a project or business with the expectation of receiving a share of the profits. ■ "Venture capital" is a popular form of funding for start-ups, but it often comes with high interest rates and strict repayment terms. But hey, if you're willing to take the risk, it could be worth it in the end!, The act of making a lot of money through a successful business or project. ■ "Funding" can also refer to the amount of wealth an individual has accumulated. It's no wonder that many people are searching for ways to increase their funding!
Investing Act of pouring one's money into a seemingly promising enterprise or venture, with the hope that it will generate returns. ■ John decided to invest in his friend's new start-up, even though he had no idea what it was doing.
Investment An act of committing money or resources to a project, venture, or business with the expectation of earning a return. ■ "I invested all my savings in that new app and now I can't even afford a cup of coffee!"
Partnerships A formal agreement between two or more people to work together and share the profits or losses of a business venture. ■ "John and Jane formed a partnership to open a bakery, but they quickly realized they had different tastes in pastries. Now their business is known as 'The Great Divide Bakery'."
seas The vast expanse of water that covers most of the Earth's surface and is home to a variety of strange creatures. ■ "I went out on the open seas and saw dolphins jumping in the air like crazy. It was pure sea-venture!"
twits A group of small-brained, silly people who are easily fooled and always make the wrong decisions. ■ "The twits decided to invest all their money in a new business venture that turned out to be a total disaster. They were just too foolish to realize what they were getting themselves into."
ventures An exciting and potentially risky undertaking, often involving some degree of uncertainty or unpredictability. ■ "She decided to start a new venture by opening up a bakery in the heart of the city. It was such a success that she had to open up two more branches just to keep up with demand!
Wilderness A vast, uninhabited area of land or sea, typically characterized by rugged terrain and natural beauty. ■ "I decided to venture into the wilderness for a hiking trip. Little did I know, it would be filled with dangerous creatures like bears and snakes!"