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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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   Sep 5, 2012 · Learn the meaning of venture as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. A venture is an undertaking involving chance, risk, or danger, especially a speculative business enterprise.

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   What is a synonym for venture?

   • Synonym for venture: adventure, attempt, enterprise, experiment, project, undertaking. Similar words: eventually, century, centurion, in turn, momentum, picture, gesture, culture. Meaning: ['ventʃə (r)] n. 1.

   Venture in a sentence (esp. good sentence like quote, proverb...)

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   What does venture mean in a sentence?

   • The duke expressed his surprise that his majesty should venture alone in so public a place. Venture definition: an undertaking involving uncertainty as to the outcome, especially a risky or dangerous one. See examples of VENTURE used in a sentence.

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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 into a business mean?

   • [VERB to-infinitive] If you venture into an activity, you do something that involves the risk of failure because it is new and different. He enjoyed little success when he ventured into business. [VERB + into] Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

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   A venture is a risky undertaking. If your latest venture is a dog food store, you hope there are some hungry dogs around. Also, to venture is to go somewhere possibly dangerous, like if you venture out into a snowstorm. Venture is a shortened form of adventure.

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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.