Definition of venture
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to proceed especially in the face of danger
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
venture
nounDefinition of venture (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: 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
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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The first known use of venture was in the 15th century
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