venture

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verb

ven·​ture ˈven(t)-shər How to pronounce venture (audio)
ventured; venturing ˈven(t)-sh(ə-)riŋ How to pronounce venture (audio)
Synonyms of venturenext

intransitive verb

: to proceed especially in the face of danger

transitive verb

1
: to expose to hazard : risk, gamble
ventured a buck or two on the race
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
venturer
ˈven(t)-sh(ə-)rər How to pronounce venture (audio)
noun

venture

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noun

1
a
: 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
3
obsolete : destiny, fortune, chance
Phrases
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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Verb

Noun

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Examples of venture in a Sentence

Verb We ventured out into the woods. He nervously ventured out onto the ice. The pups never ventured far from home. The company is venturing into the computer software industry. a writer venturing on a new project The group's lead singer is now venturing on a solo career. It's important to plan carefully before venturing on a long journey. Noun a venture into the unknown their latest business venture failed big-time
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Verb
To reduce the chance of being struck by lightning, when venturing outside, have a plan to get to a safer area. —Star-Telegram Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2024 For carbo-loading the night before, consider the $65 chef’s tasting menu (which includes housemade pasta) at the South End’s popular SRV, or venture over to North End for an Italian feast at Bricco. —Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for venture 

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Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English venteren, aphetic form of aventuren, auntren "to occur by chance, expose to risk, take a chance" — more at adventure entry 2

Noun

Middle English, aphetic form of aventure — more at adventure entry 1

First Known Use

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Time Traveler
The first known use of venture was in the 15th century

Phrases Containing venture

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venture

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“Venture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/venture. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.

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venture

1 of 2 verb
ven·​ture ˈven-chər How to pronounce venture (audio)
ventured; venturing ˈvench-(ə-)riŋ How to pronounce venture (audio)
1
: to expose to risk
ventured a dollar on the lottery
2
: to face the risks and dangers of
ventured the stormy sea
3
: to offer at the risk of being criticized
venture an opinion
venture to disagree
4
: to go ahead in spite of danger
ventured down the cliff
venturer
ˈvench-(ə)-rər How to pronounce venture (audio)
noun

venture

2 of 2 noun
: an undertaking involving chance, risk, or danger
especially : a speculative business enterprise

Legal Definition

venture

noun
ven·​ture
ˈven-chər
: an undertaking involving chance, risk, or danger
especially : a speculative business enterprise see also joint venture

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