venture
//ˈvɛn.t͡ʃə//
Forms
- Plural
- ventures
- present (v1)
- venture
- past (v2)
- ventured
- past participle (v3)
- ventured
- present participle
- venturing
- 3rd person singular
- ventures
Definitions
1.A risky or daring undertaking or journey.
- My heart was beating finely when we two set forth in the cold night upon this dangerous venture.
2.An event that is not, or cannot be, foreseen.
- A certain man drew a bow at a venture and smote the king of Israel between the joints of the harness.
3.The thing risked; especially, something sent to sea in trade.
- My ventures are not in one bottom trusted.
1.To undertake a risky or daring journey.
2.To risk or offer.
- I am afraid; and yet I'll venture it.
3.To dare to engage in; to attempt without any certainty of success.
4.To put or send on a venture or chance.
Frequency
Overall
Uncommon· #3907
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Uncommon
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
Related words
Synonyms
Etymology
Clipping of adventure.