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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
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noun |
| definition 1: |
an undertaking or enterprise that involves risk or is of uncertain outcome.
Are you planning to invest in this venture?He's trying to interest us in his new business venture.- synonyms:
- adventure, enterprise, flier, foray, gamble, long shot, speculation
- similar words:
- experiment, project, risk, undertaking
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| definition 2: |
that which is risked in such an undertaking.
- synonyms:
- stake
- similar words:
- ante, interest, investment, share
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| related words: |
activity, attempt, bet, challenge, endeavor, escapade, essay, exploit, gamble, trial, uncertainty, wager |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
ventures, venturing, ventured |
| definition 1: |
to undertake despite potential danger; brave the hazards of.
He decided to venture the trip after all.- synonyms:
- risk
- similar words:
- adventure, attempt, set about, undertake
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| definition 2: |
to express despite the risk of opposition or criticism.
The newcomer didn't dare to venture his opinion on the matter.- synonyms:
- hazard
- similar words:
- express, offer, volunteer
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| definition 3: |
to expose to risk.
He was prepared to venture his fortune.- synonyms:
- endanger, hazard, imperil, jeopardize, risk
- similar words:
- adventure, bet, gamble, pawn, stake, wager
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| related words: |
ante, essay, lay, plunge, postulate, presume, put, risk, sink, tackle |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to move, travel, or proceed in a brave or adventurous manner.
He ventured out into the world with only a few cents in his pocket.The ducks ventured across the road.He finally ventured to ask the question he'd been afraid to ask for months.- synonyms:
- embark
- similar words:
- adventure, forge, head, sally, strike out
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| related words: |
dare, presume, romance, speculate |
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| derivation: |
venturer (n.) |
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