First Known Use: 15th century
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1venture
verb ven·ture \ˈven(t)-shər\
: to go somewhere that is unknown, dangerous, etc.
: to start to do something new or different that usually involves risk
: to do, say, or offer something (such as a guess or an opinion) even though you are not sure about it
ven·turedven·tur·ing \ˈven(t)-sh(ə-)riŋ\
Full Definition of VENTURE
transitive verb
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>
intransitive verb
: to proceed especially in the face of danger
— ven·tur·er \ˈven(t)-sh(ə-)rər\ noun
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Origin of VENTURE
Middle English venteren, by shortening & alteration from aventuren, from aventure adventure
Related to VENTURE
- Synonyms
- adventure, compromise, gamble (with), hazard, imperil, jeopard, jeopardize, menace, peril, risk, endanger
2venture
noun
: a new activity, project, business, etc., that typically involves risk
Full Definition of VENTURE
2
a : an undertaking involving chance, risk, or danger; especially : a speculative business enterprise b : a venturesome act
3
: something (as money or property) at stake in a speculative venture
— at a venture
: at random <a certain man drew a bow at a venture, and smote the king — 1 Kings 22:34 (Authorized Version)>
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First Known Use of VENTURE
15th century
Related to VENTURE
- Synonyms
- adventure, chance, crapshoot, enterprise, flier (also flyer), flutter [chiefly British], speculation, throw, gamble
- Antonyms
- sure thing
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VENTURE Defined for Kids
1venture
verb ven·ture \ˈven-chər\
ven·turedven·tur·ing
Definition of VENTURE for Kids
1
: to offer at the risk of being criticized <She wouldn't venture an opinion.>
2
: to go ahead in spite of danger <When I heard the noise again, I ventured into the cave.>
3
: to face the risks and dangers of <“I must get to the door!” he kept on saying … but it was a long time before he ventured to try. — J. R. R. Tolkien, The Hobbit>
4
: to expose to risk <She ventured her fortune on the deal.>
2venture
noun
Definition of VENTURE for Kids
1
: a task or an act involving chance, risk, or danger <a space venture>
2
: a risky business deal
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