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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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   noun. 1. a. : an undertaking involving chance, risk, or danger. especially : a speculative business enterprise. b. : a venturesome act. 2. : something (such as money or property) at stake in a speculative venture.

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   VENTURE definition: 1. a new activity, usually in business, that involves risk or uncertainty: 2. to risk going…. Learn more.

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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.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › ventureVenture - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   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.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishVENTURE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishventure noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of venture noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishVENTURE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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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.

10. www.thefreedictionary.com › ventureVenture - definition of venture by The Free Dictionary

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    1. ( tr) to expose to danger; hazard: he ventured his life. 2. ( tr) to brave the dangers of (something): I'll venture the seas.

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    Definition of venture verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.