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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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.
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
First Known Use: 15th century
venture
Definition of venture
1a : an undertaking involving chance, risk, or danger; especially : a speculative business enterpriseb : a venturesome act
2 : something (such 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 (King James Version)
Examples of venture in a Sentence
a venture into the unknown
their latest business venture failed big-time
Origin and Etymology of venture
Middle English, aphetic form of aventure — more at 1adventure
First Known Use: 15th century
Other Business Terms
VENTURE Defined for English Language Learners
venture
playDefinition of venture for English Language Learners
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: to go somewhere that is unknown, dangerous, etc.
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: to start to do something new or different that usually involves risk
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: to do, say, or offer something (such as a guess or an opinion) even though you are not sure about it
venture
Definition of venture for English Language Learners
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: a new activity, project, business, etc., that typically involves risk
VENTURE Defined for Kids
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.
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
Legal Definition of venture
: an undertaking involving chance, risk, or danger; especially : a speculative business enterprise — see also joint venture
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