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   venture

   /ˈvɛn(t)ʃə/

   noun

   • 1. a risky or daring journey or undertaking: "pioneering ventures into little-known waters"
   • ▪ a business enterprise, typically one that involves risk: "a joint venture between two aircraft manufacturers"

   verb

   • 1. undertake a risky or daring journey or course of action: "she ventured out into the blizzard" Similar traveljourneygomoveproceedprogressset outset forthrovewanderstraydriftmigrate
   • ▪ expose to the risk of loss: "agents for other people's money, they do not venture their own capital"
   • 2. dare to do or say something that may be considered audacious (often used as a polite expression of hesitation or apology): "may I venture to add a few comments?" Similar put forwardvolunteeradvancesubmitprofferofferairbring upsuggestpropoundpositproposemootventilatebroachlodgeintroduceput uppresentconjecturespeculatepostulatetableformal:opineessaydaremake so bold asbe so bold aspresumehave the temerityhave the effronteryhave the audacityhave the nervebe brave enoughhave the couragego so far astake the liberty ofinformal:stick one's neck outgo out on a limbtake a flyer

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘adventure’, also ‘risk the loss of’): shortening of adventure.

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   What does venture mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! VENTURE definition: 1. a new activity, usually in business, that involves risk or uncertainty: 2. to risk going…. Learn more.

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   What does'venture' mean?

   • In I T C 368, (1939) 9 SATC 211 at p 212, "venture" is defined as "a transaction in which a person risks something with the object of making a profit". This is borne out by dictionary definitions.

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   What is a synonym for venture?

   • Venture in a sentence (esp. good sentence like quote, proverb...) Synonym: adventure , attempt , enterprise , experiment , project , undertaking . Similar words: eventually , century , centurion , in turn , momentum , picture , gesture , culture . Meaning: ['ventʃə (r)] n. 1.

   Venture in a sentence (esp. good sentence like quote, proverb...)

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   What is the difference between venture and venture?

   • Other forms: ventured; ventures; venturing A venture is a risky undertaking. If your latest venture is a dog food store, you hope there are some hungry dogs around. Also, to venture is to go somewhere possibly dangerous, like if you venture out into a snowstorm. Venture is a shortened form of adventure.

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   The meaning of VENTURE is to proceed especially in the face of danger. How to use venture in a sentence.

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   Venture definition: an undertaking involving uncertainty as to the outcome, especially a risky or dangerous one. See examples of VENTURE used in a sentence.

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   Definitions of venture. noun. any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome. see more. noun. an investment that is very risky but could yield great profits. synonyms: speculation. see more. noun. a commercial undertaking that risks a loss but promises a profit. see more. verb.

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   VENTURE definition: 1. a new activity that may not be successful: 2. to leave a safe place and go somewhere that may…. Learn more.

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   A venture is a project or activity which is new, exciting, and difficult because it involves the risk of failure.

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   a business project or activity, especially one that involves taking risks synonym undertaking. A disastrous business venture lost him thousands of dollars. Definition of venture noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.