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verb ven·ture \ˈven(t)-shər\

Simple Definition of venture

  • : to go somewhere that is unknown, dangerous, etc.

  • : to start to do something new or different that usually involves risk


Full Definition of venture

ven·turedven·tur·ing play \ˈven(t)-sh(ə-)riŋ\

  1. transitive verb
  2. 1 :  to expose to hazard :  risk, gamble <ventured a buck or two on the race>

  3. 2 :  to undertake the risks and dangers of :  brave <ventured the stormy sea>

  4. 3 :  to offer at the risk of rebuff, rejection, or censure <venture an opinion>

  5. intransitive verb
  6. :  to proceed especially in the face of danger

ven·tur·er play \ˈven(t)-sh(ə-)rər\ noun

Examples of venture

  1. We ventured out into the woods.

  2. He nervously ventured out onto the ice.

  3. The pups never ventured far from home.

  4. The company is venturing into the computer software industry.

  5. a writer venturing on a new project



Origin of venture


First Known Use: 15th century



noun ven·ture

Simple Definition of venture

  • : a new activity, project, business, etc., that typically involves risk

Full Definition of venture

  1. 1 obsolete :  destiny, fortune, chance

  2. 2 a :  an undertaking involving chance, risk, or danger; especially :  a speculative business enterprise b :  a venturesome act

  3. 3 :  something (as money or property) at stake in a speculative venture

at a venture

Examples of venture

  1. a venture into the unknown

  2. <their latest business venture failed big-time>

15th Century

First Known Use of venture

15th century

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February 11, 2016

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