venture

verb ven·ture \ ˈven(t)-shər \

|Updated on: 19 Jul 2018

Examples: venture in a Sentence

Definition of venture

ventured; venturing play \ˈven(t)-sh(ə-)riŋ\

intransitive verb

: to proceed especially in the face of danger

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

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venturer

play \ˈven(t)-sh(ə-)rər\ noun

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Examples of venture in a Sentence

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.

Recent Examples of venture from the Web

If a woman ventures out, her guardian could report her to the authorities as a runaway.

— lara takenaga, New York Times, "For Saudi Women, Challenges Go Far Beyond Driving," 23 June 2018
If the kids are driving you crazy enough to venture out today, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. might be the window to make a pool trip.

— the enquirer, Cincinnati.com, "Storms: Here's when you'll finally get a clear pool day," 13 June 2018
Checking tides and currents is also important, especially when venturing out into the Puget Sound.

— christine clarridge, The Seattle Times, "Going out on the water this Memorial Day weekend? Here are the top tips for water safety," 25 May 2018
Dispatchers track the movements of U.N. inspection teams that now work inside Iran every day of the year, checking and rechecking known nuclear facilities and occasionally venturing out to investigate tips about suspicious sites elsewhere.

— author: joby warrick, Anchorage Daily News, "Muzzled watchdog: How killing the nuclear deal could make it easier for Iran to pursue the bomb in secret," 8 May 2018
He and a partner ventured out to a site on Madison Street and struggled all day to stack the equivalent of one skid.

— maya dukmasova, Chicago Reader, "Archive Dive / Architecture / News Everything you ever needed to know about the Chicago common brick," 2 May 2018
Any angler planning to venture out on the ice this weekend should pay close attention to conditions and possess all necessary safety equipment.

— paul a. smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Smith: Wisconsin fishing opener to offer soft and hard water options," 2 May 2018
The views from the pier that stretches 1,000 feet into the Gulf of Mexico are a big draw, though, and people often fish from the end as there is neither a fee to venture out to the pier’s end and there’s plenty of space to cast a line.

— richard tribou, OrlandoSentinel.com, "48 Hours in Naples: Where everyone can find an escape," 1 May 2018
Get a massive Rueben from the Delicatessen, or venture out to Miss Kim, a trendy yet authentic Korean restaurant owned by the same group.

— julia sayers, AL.com, "Explore this Michigan college town's food and art scene," 30 Apr. 2018

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Origin and Etymology of venture

Middle English venteren, aphetic form of aventuren, auntren "to occur by chance, expose to risk, take a chance" — more at ²adventure

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First Known Use: 15th century

in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

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venture Synonyms

Synonyms

adventure, chance, gamble (on), hazard, risk, tempt;

compromise, endanger, imperil, jeopardize, menace;

expose, subject;

bet (on), wager;

Phrases

run the risk of;

venture

noun

Definition of venture

1 a : an undertaking involving chance, risk, or danger; especially : a speculative business enterprise

b : a venturesome act

2 : something (such as money or property) at stake in a speculative venture

3 obsolete : destiny, fortune, chance

— at a venture

: at random

a certain man drew a bow at a venture, and smote the king
—1 Kings 22:34 (King James Version)

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Examples of venture in a Sentence

a venture into the unknown
their latest business venture failed big-time

Recent Examples of venture from the Web

In 2017, the company formed a joint venture with Dow Jones & Co. to run a US edition of NewsPicks.

— paul mozur, BostonGlobe.com, "Quartz, Atlantic Media’s business news startup, is sold to Japanese firm," 3 July 2018
The company plans to ship about 210 more A320neo planes with engines made by CFM International, a joint venture of Safran and General Electric, one of the people said.

— benjamin katz, The Seattle Times, "Airbus will miss its A320neo delivery goal after engine problems," 3 July 2018
In 2017, the company formed a joint venture with Dow Jones & Company to run an American edition of NewsPicks.

— New York Times, "Quartz, Atlantic Media’s Business News Start-Up, Is Sold to Japanese Firm," 2 July 2018
Metro’s directors voted unanimously to award a $410-million, four-year design and construction contract to a joint venture of Tutor Perini Corp. and Frontier-Kemper, a heavy construction firm that Tutor Perini owns.

— laura j. nelson, latimes.com, "Metro picks a contractor to dig the Wilshire subway tunnels through West L.A.," 29 June 2018
Houston's National Oilwell Varco will start a new joint venture in Saudi Arabia to build drilling rigs and equipment for the Kingdom's state oil company.

— jordan blum, Houston Chronicle, "National Oilwell Varco starts joint venture with Saudi Aramco," 29 June 2018
Coming soon is the Manufactory Food Hall, a joint venture between Pim Techamuanvivit of Kin Khao, Gabriela Cámara of Cala and Elisabeth Prueitt of Tartine.

— justin phillips, SFChronicle.com, "Airport restaurants in search of staff offer signing bonuses, gift cards," 28 June 2018
Before the PillPack deal, Bezos had signaled dissatisfaction with the current state of affairs, and Amazon recently formed a venture with JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Berkshire Hathaway Inc. to improve health care for their workers.

— Fortune, "Jeff Bezos Just Did President Trump a Big Favor on Drug Pricing," 28 June 2018
Originally a joint venture with the former Crown Point Chamber of Commerce, the foundation has coordinated the show for more than 10 years, Guillemette said.

— michelle l. quinn, Post-Tribune, "Gospel music fest lifts spirits, sheet music," 25 June 2018

Origin and Etymology of venture

Middle English, aphetic form of aventure — more at ¹adventure

NEW! Time Traveler

First Known Use: 15th century

in the meaning defined at sense 3

See Words from the same year

venture Synonyms

Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite

VENTURE Defined for English Language Learners

venture

verb

Definition of venture for English Language Learners

: to go somewhere that is unknown, dangerous, etc.
: to start to do something new or different that usually involves risk
: to do, say, or offer something (such as a guess or an opinion) even though you are not sure about it

venture

noun

Definition of venture for English Language Learners

: a new activity, project, business, etc., that typically involves risk

VENTURE Defined for Kids

venture

verb ven·ture \ ˈven-chər \

Definition of venture for Students

ventured; venturing

1 : to offer at the risk of being criticized

She wouldn't venture an opinion.

2 : to go ahead in spite of danger

When I heard the noise again, I ventured into the cave.

3 : to face the risks and dangers of

“I must get to the door!” he kept on saying … but it was a long time before he ventured to try.
—J. R. R. Tolkien, The Hobbit

4 : to expose to risk

She ventured her fortune on the deal.

venture

noun

Definition of venture for Students

1 : a task or an act involving chance, risk, or danger

a space venture

2 : a risky business deal

Law Dictionary

venture

noun ven·ture \ ˈven-chər \

legal Definition of venture

: an undertaking involving chance, risk, or danger; especially : a speculative business enterprise — see also joint venture

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