Main Entry: ¹ven·ture

Pronunciation: \ˈven(t)-shər\

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): ven·tured; ven·tur·ing \ˈven(t)-sh(ə-)riŋ\

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

Date: 15th century

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