venture (Meaning)

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venture (n)

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

an investment that is very risky but could yield great profits

a commercial undertaking that risks a loss but promises a profit

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venture (v)

proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation

put at risk

Webster

venture (n.)

An undertaking of chance or danger; the risking of something upon an event which can not be foreseen with certainty; a hazard; a risk; a speculation.

An event that is not, or can not be, foreseen; an accident; chance; hap; contingency; luck.

The thing put to hazard; a stake; a risk; especially, something sent to sea in trade.

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venture (v. i.)

To hazard one's self; to have the courage or presumption to do, undertake, or say something; to dare.

To make a venture; to run a hazard or risk; to take the chances.

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venture (v. t.)

To expose to hazard; to risk; to hazard; as, to venture one's person in a balloon.

To put or send on a venture or chance; as, to venture a horse to the West Indies.

To confide in; to rely on; to trust.

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FAQs About the word venture

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome, an investment that is very risky but could yield great profits, a commercial undertaking t

adventure,gamble, speculation, chance, flyer, throw, bet,enterprise, flier, wager

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The explorers embarked on a perilous venture into the uncharted wilderness.

The company ventured into a new market, hoping to expand its customer base.

I decided to take a venture into the world of entrepreneurship, launching a small business.

The hikers ventured up the rugged mountain, encountering treacherous cliffs and slippery trails.