ven·ture
ˈven(t)-shər 
ventured; venturing
ˈven(t)-sh(ə-)riŋ
: to proceed especially in the face of danger
2
: to undertake the risks and dangers of : brave
ventured the stormy sea
3
: to offer at the risk of rebuff, rejection, or censure
venture an opinion
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
Phrases
at a venture
: at random
a certain man drew a bow at a venture, and smote the king—
1 Kings 22:34 (King James Version)
1 Kings 22:34 (King James Version)Examples of venture in a Sentence
Verb
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.
a writer venturing on a new project
The group's lead singer is now venturing on a solo career.
It's important to plan carefully before venturing on a long journey.
Noun
a venture into the unknown
their latest business venture failed big-time
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2025
Here are tips on how to stay safe during a thunderstorm:
To reduce the chance of being struck by lightning, when venturing outside, have a plan to get to a safer area.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 15 Mar. 2025
Zinnia Lee, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Deep roots in Idaho The venture is the latest in a series of undertakings for the Fulcher family, which has long been involved in the business, farming and political spheres of the Treasure Valley.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 17 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm:
To reduce the chance of being struck by lightning, when venturing outside, have a plan to get to a safer area.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2025
Here are tips on how to stay safe during a thunderstorm:
To reduce the chance of being struck by lightning, when venturing outside, have a plan to get to a safer area.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 15 Mar. 2025
Noun
Henderson Land also helped shape Hong Kong’s skyline, developing the iconic International Finance Centre (IFC) in the Central business district in a joint venture that includes Sun Hung Kai.
—Zinnia Lee, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Deep roots in Idaho The venture is the latest in a series of undertakings for the Fulcher family, which has long been involved in the business, farming and political spheres of the Treasure Valley.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 17 Mar. 2025
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“Venture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/venture. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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venture
1 of 2 verb
ven·ture
ˈven-chər
ventured; venturing
ˈvench-(ə-)riŋ
1
: to expose to risk
ventured a dollar on the lottery
2
: to face the risks and dangers of
ventured the stormy sea
3
: to offer at the risk of being criticized
venture an opinion
venture to disagree
4
: to go ahead in spite of danger
ventured down the cliff
venture
2 of 2 noun
: an undertaking involving chance, risk, or danger
especially
: a speculative business enterprise
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