ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Venture

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈvɛn.t͡ʃə/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Venture is a noun meaning A risky or daring undertaking or journey.

Meaning

A risky or daring undertaking or journey.

More Meanings

  1. An event that is not, or cannot be, foreseen.
  2. The thing risked; especially, something sent to sea in trade.
  3. (transitive) To undertake a risky or daring journey.
  4. (transitive) To risk or offer.
  5. (intransitive, with at or on) To dare to engage in; to attempt without any certainty of success.
  6. (transitive) To put or send on a venture or chance.
  7. (transitive) To confide in; to rely on; to trust.

Example Sentences

to venture funds
to venture a guess
My ventures are not in one bottom trusted.
who freights a ship to venture on the seas

Word Forms

Synonyms for venture

Depending on context, synonyms include enterprise, pursuit, activity, doings, endeavor, pursuance.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include adventure, hazard, jeopardize, brave, speculation, guess.

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