venture (ˈvɛntʃə
)
Definitions
verb
- (tr) to expose to danger; hazard ⇒
he ventured his life
- (tr) to brave the dangers of (something) ⇒
I'll venture the seas
- (tr) to dare (to do something) ⇒
does he venture to object?
- (tr; may take a clause as object) to express in spite of possible refutation or criticism ⇒
I venture that he is not that honest
- (intr; often foll by out, forth, etc) to embark on a possibly hazardous journey, undertaking, etc ⇒
to venture forth upon the high seas
noun
- an undertaking that is risky or of uncertain outcome
- a commercial undertaking characterized by risk of loss as well as opportunity for profit
- the merchandise, money, or other property placed at risk in such an undertaking
- something hazarded or risked in an adventure; stake
- archaic chance or fortune
- See at a venture
Alternative Forms
ˈventurer nounWord Origin
C15: variant of aventureadventureSynonyms
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dare,
presume,
have the courage to be brave enough
hazard,
go out on a limb
take the liberty,
stick your neck out go so far as make so bold as have the temerity or effrontery or nerve
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put forward,
offer,
suggest,
present,
air,
table,
advance,
propose,
volunteer,
submit,
bring up,
postulate,
proffer,
broach,
posit,
moot,
propound,
dare to say
Quotations
"Nothing ventured, nothing gained"
Usage examples
Getting back to the Library with the sword would be the trickiest part of the venture.
, LIRAEL: DAUGHTER OF THE CLAYR (2001)Those who want to continue training have to venture to the Black Sea.
Yachting Boating World (2004)Leahy, who is a shrewd, kindly visionary, gives the impression of being absentmindedly happy with the venture.
Irish Times (2002)There's a slightly complex history behind the whole venture , worth outlining briefly.
Glasgow Herald (2001)I felt I'd got to know them well enough to venture what was, in retrospect, rather an impertinent question.
, FRIENDS FOR LIFE (2003)