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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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   The meaning of VENTURE is to proceed especially in the face of danger. How to use venture in a sentence.

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   Dictionary definition of venture. A business or commercial undertaking that involves a degree of risk, uncertainty, and potential for profit or loss. "Starting a new venture requires careful planning and risk assessment." Detailed meaning of venture.

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   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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   noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb. features: Word Combinations ( noun, verb ), Grammatical Patterns. The meaning of venture. Definition of venture. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

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   noun. These are words and phrases related to venture. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of venture. Speculating in the commodities market can be a costly venture. Synonyms. endeavor. undertaking. enterprise. project. gamble. risk. adventure. chance. uncertainty. speculation. flyer. plunge. Antonyms.