venture

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

   We ventured into the world of high-tech and bought a supercomputer

2. 2
   noun

   A risky or daring undertaking or journey.

   My heart was beating finely when we two set forth in the cold night upon this dangerous venture.

3. 3
   noun

   An event that is not, or cannot be, foreseen.

   A certain man drew a bow at a venture and smote the king of Israel between the joints of the harness.

4. 4
   noun

   The thing risked; especially, something sent to sea in trade.

   My ventures are not in one bottom trusted.

5. 5
   verb

   To undertake a risky or daring journey.

   who freights a ship to venture on the seas

6. 6
   verb

   To risk or offer.

   to venture funds

7. 7
   verb

   To put or send on a venture or chance.

   to venture a horse to the West Indies

8. 8
   verb

   To confide in; to rely on; to trust.

   A man would be well enough pleased to buy silks of one whom he would not venture to feel his pulse.

Etymology

Clipping of adventure.