venture

B2 Topic:Actions & Processes

Also spelled wenturs

US /ˈvɛn.t͡ʃɚ/ UK /ˈvɛn.t͡ʃə/ See IPA manual

Freq #6986

Meanings

1

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

She started a new business venture with two old friends.
2

verb
To go somewhere that may be dangerous or unknown.

They ventured deep into the forest despite the warnings.
3

verb
To dare to say or do something risky.

Nobody ventured to ask the boss for a raise.

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Synonyms

1 noun · a new project or business... enterprise undertaking

2 verb · to go somewhere that may be... embark

Word family

Forms venturedventuresventuring

Derived forms e-venture

Related forms venturesomeventurous

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Phrases (2)

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Proverbs (1)

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Nothing ventured, nothing gained
Matching variant: Nothing venture, nothing win

Etymology

Clipping of adventure.

*gʷem- Proto-Indo-European

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Topics

Actions & Processes

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