Also spelled wenturs

US /ˈvɛn.t͡ʃɚ/ UK /ˈvɛn.t͡ʃə/
verb noun Freq #6986

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    A new project or business activity, especially a risky one.

    She started a new business venture with two old friends.

  2. 2
    verb

    To go somewhere that may be dangerous or unknown.

    They ventured deep into the forest despite the warnings.

  3. 3
    verb

    To dare to say or do something risky.

    Nobody ventured to ask the boss for a raise.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 noun · a new project or business... enterpriseundertaking
2 verb · to go somewhere that may be... embark
Word family
Forms venturedventuresventuring
Derived forms e-venture
Related forms venturesomeventurous

Common collocations

Etymology

Clipping of adventure.

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