Synonyms of venture

venture 1 of 2

noun

as in gamble

a risky undertaking

their latest business venture failed big-time

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gamble
• chance
• adventure
• speculation
• enterprise
• throw
• bet
• flutter
• stake
• crapshoot
• hazard
• wager
• flier
• liberty
• play
• long shot
• dark horse

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sure thing

venture

2 of 2

verb

ˈven(t)-shər 

1

as in to endanger

to place in danger

don't venture more money than you can afford to lose

Synonyms & Similar Words

• endanger
• risk
• threaten
• adventure
• jeopardize
• compromise
• gamble (with)
• hazard
• imperil
• menace
• peril
• jeopard
• intimidate
• subject
• expose
• wager
• chance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• protect
• shelter
• guard
• save
• preserve
• resume
• shield

2

as in to risk

to take a chance on

ventured to speak plainly at the meeting

Synonyms & Similar Words

• risk
• adventure
• confront
• tempt
• chance
• gamble (on)
• hazard
• dare
• run the risk of
• face
• brave
• breast
• challenge
• jeopardize
• beard
• subject
• compromise
• imperil
• endanger
• brazen
• menace
• wager
• defy
• outbrave
• expose
• bet (on)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of venture

Noun

Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, venture and private equity investors have poured about $8 billion into Starlink and Starshield alternatives, according to research by Anderson, whose firm tracks industry deals. — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026

After Hollywood, Chan set up Applause Pictures, a pan-Asian venture that made 10 films in two and a half years, most of them horror. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026

Verb

For now, the team will continue venturing out to Quincy Bay every summer, ready to welcome old and new generations of sand tiger sharks to Boston Harbor. — Asia London Palomba, Christian Science Monitor, 20 Oct. 2026

Though Brooke has finally ventured to the West Coast after a six-year absence, her motivation isn’t just a friendly visit. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 19 Oct. 2026