venture

¹ven·ture

verb \ˈven(t)-shər\

ven·turedven·tur·ing\ˈven(t)-sh(ə-)riŋ\

Definition of VENTURE

transitive verb

1

: to expose to hazard : risk, gamble <ventured a buck or two on the race>

2

: to undertake the risks and dangers of : brave <ventured the stormy sea>

3

: to offer at the risk of rebuff, rejection, or censure <venture an opinion>

intransitive verb

: to proceed especially in the face of danger

— ven·tur·er \ˈven(t)-sh(ə-)rər\ noun

Examples of VENTURE

1. We ventured out into the woods.
2. He nervously ventured out onto the ice.
3. The pups never ventured far from home.
4. The company is venturing into the computer software industry.
5. a writer venturing on a new project
6. The group's lead singer is now venturing on a solo career.
7. It's important to plan carefully before venturing on a long journey.

Origin of VENTURE

Middle English venteren, by shortening & alteration from aventuren, from aventure adventure

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to VENTURE

Synonyms: adventure, compromise, gamble (with), hazard, imperil, jeopard, jeopardize, menace, peril, risk, endanger

Related Words: intimidate, threaten; expose; subject; chance, wager

Near Antonyms: guard, protect, shelter, shield; preserve, resume, save

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