Venture - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
- an investment that is very risky but could yield great profits (syn: speculation)
- a commercial undertaking that risks a loss but promises a profit
verb
- put at risk (syn: adventure, hazard, jeopardize, stake)
Extra examples
We ventured out into the woods.
He nervously ventured out onto the ice.
The pups never ventured far from home.
The company is venturing into the computer software industry.
The group's lead singer is now venturing on a solo career.
It's important to plan carefully before venturing on a long journey.
...their latest business venture failed big-time...
Those who know the most, venture the least.
He ventured (upon) a remark.
I venture to suggest that your whole idea is unworkable.
When darkness fell, he would venture out.
She paused before venturing up the steps to the door.
'You're on holiday here?' he ventured.
I ventured to ask him what he was writing.
If we had more information, it would be easier to venture a firm opinion.
Word forms
I/you/we/they: venture
he/she/it: ventures
present participle: venturing
past tense: ventured
past participle: ventured
singular: venture
plural: ventures
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