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   venture

   /ˈvɛn(t)ʃə/

   noun

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

   verb

   • 1. undertake a risky or daring journey or course of action: "she ventured out into the blizzard" Similar traveljourneygomoveproceedprogressset outset forthrovewanderstraydriftmigrate
   • ▪ expose to the risk of loss: "agents for other people's money, they do not venture their own capital"
   • 2. 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

   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 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 is venture verb?

   • (saying) used to say that you have to take risks if you want to achieve things and be successful Topics Danger c2 Definition of venture verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   VENTURE definition: 1. a new activity, usually in business, that involves risk or uncertainty: 2. to risk going…. Learn more.

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   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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   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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   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.

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   Learn the meaning of venture as a noun, with synonyms, pronunciation and usage notes. A venture is a business project or activity that involves taking risks.

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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.