venture
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verb \ˈven(t)-shər\ven·turedven·tur·ing \ˈven(t)-sh(ə-)riŋ\
Definition of VENTURE
transitive verb
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
See Examples of VENTURE
- We ventured out into the woods.
- He nervously ventured out onto the ice.
- The pups never ventured far from home.
- The company is venturing into the computer software industry.
- a writer venturing on a new project
- The group's lead singer is now venturing on a solo career.
- 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
2venture
nounDefinition of VENTURE
2
a : an undertaking involving chance, risk, or danger; especially : a speculative business enterprise b : a venturesome act
3
: something (as money or property) at stake in a speculative venture
— at a venture
: at random <a certain man drew a bow at a venture, and smote the king — 1 Kings 22:34 (Authorized Version)>
Examples of VENTURE
- a venture into the unknown
- <their latest business venture failed big-time>
First Known Use of VENTURE
15th century
Related to VENTURE
- Synonyms
- adventure, chance, crapshoot, enterprise, flier (also flyer), flutter [chiefly British], speculation, throw, gamble
- Antonyms
- sure thing
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