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
- An event that is not, or cannot be, foreseen.
- The thing risked; especially, something sent to sea in trade.
- (transitive) To undertake a risky or daring journey.
- (transitive) To risk or offer.
- (intransitive, with at or on) To dare to engage in; to attempt without any certainty of success.
- (transitive) To put or send on a venture or chance.
- (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
- ventures
- venturing
- ventured
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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