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   Ven·ture

   /ˈven(t)SHər/

   

   noun

   • 1. a risky or daring journey or undertaking: "pioneering ventures into little-known waters"
   • ▪ a business enterprise involving considerable risk: "a joint venture between two aircraft manufacturers"

   verb

   • 1. dare to do something or go somewhere that may be dangerous or unpleasant: "she ventured out into the blizzard" Similar traveljourneygomoveproceedprogressset outset forthrovewanderstraydriftmigrate
   • ▪ dare to do or say something that may be considered audacious (often used as a polite expression of hesitation or apology): "may I venture to add a few comments?" Similar put forwardvolunteeradvancesubmitprofferofferairbring upsuggestpropoundpositproposemootventilatebroachlodgeintroduceput uppresentconjecturespeculatepostulatetableformal:opineessaydaremake so bold asbe so bold aspresumehave the temerityhave the effronteryhave the audacityhave the nervebe brave enoughhave the couragego so far astake the liberty ofinformal:stick one's neck outgo out on a limbtake a flyer
   • ▪ expose (something) to the risk of loss: "his fortune is ventured in an expedition over which he has no control"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘adventure’, also ‘risk the loss of’): shortening of adventure.

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   What is a synonym for venture?

   • Venture in a sentence (esp. good sentence like quote, proverb...) Synonym: adventure , attempt , enterprise , experiment , project , undertaking . Similar words: eventually , century , centurion , in turn , momentum , picture , gesture , culture . Meaning: ['ventʃə (r)] n. 1.

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   What is the difference between venture and adventure?

   • Venture is a shortened form of adventure. This happened sometime between 1100 CE and 1400 CE during the time that Middle English was spoken. While the two words are similar in meaning, when you subtract the ad, you lose a teaspoon or two of fun, and add a heaping tablespoon of risk. "Venture."

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   What does'venture' mean?

   • In I T C 368, (1939) 9 SATC 211 at p 212, "venture" is defined as "a transaction in which a person risks something with the object of making a profit". This is borne out by dictionary definitions.

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   What does venture mean?

   • , ven·tured, ven·tur·ing. to venture one's life. to venture a voyage into space. I venture to say that you are behaving foolishly. to take the risk of sending. , ven·tured, ven·tur·ing. He ventured deep into the jungle. to venture on an ambitious program of reform. to invest venture capital. a venture fund. does he venture to object? archaic.

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   noun. an undertaking involving uncertainty as to the outcome, especially a risky or dangerous one: a mountain-climbing venture. a business enterprise or speculation in which something is risked in the hope of profit; a commercial or other speculation: Their newest venture allows you to order their products online.

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   Definitions of venture. noun. any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome. see more. noun. an investment that is very risky but could yield great profits. synonyms: speculation. see more. noun. a commercial undertaking that risks a loss but promises a profit. see more. verb.

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    Venture can be a noun or a verb. As a noun, it means a new activity that may not be successful, such as a business venture. As a verb, it means to leave a safe place and go somewhere that may involve risks, or to be brave enough to say something that might be criticized.