Word
Definitions
01a business project
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a new business activity or project that involves taking a risk in order to succeed.
n. a commercial enterprise or business undertaking that involves a degree of financial risk.
“The two tech companies started a joint venture to develop new solar panels.”
“The success of the overseas venture depended entirely on the stability of the local currency and the reliability of regional distributors.”
Usage
Often used in the phrase 'joint venture' to describe two companies working together.
Synonyms
02to go somewhere risky
C1 · Advanced Literary
v. to go somewhere that might be dangerous or unpleasant.
v. to travel or move into a place that is unknown or potentially dangerous. Often used as an intransitive verb followed by a prepositional phrase.
“Few tourists venture into the deep forest without a local guide.”
“Despite the approaching storm, the small fishing boat ventured further out into the open sea in search of a better catch.”
03to say something tentatively
C1 · Advanced Formal
v. to say something even though you are not sure if it is right or if people will like it.
v. to offer a statement, opinion, or suggestion in a cautious or tentative manner. Transitive use, often taking a direct object like 'an opinion' or 'a guess'.
“I would like to venture a guess about why the machine stopped working.”
“She ventured a polite criticism during the meeting, though she knew the director rarely welcomed dissenting views.”
Antonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “venture” in context.
Verb
01. embark on a venture
“The company decided to embark on a venture into the renewable energy market.”
verb + prep + noun
02. finance a risky venture
“They struggled to find investors willing to finance a risky venture in such an unstable economy.”
verb + adj + noun
03. launch a joint venture
“The two tech giants plan to launch a joint venture to develop artificial intelligence.”
verb + adj + noun
Adjective
04. commercial venture
“His latest commercial venture proved to be far more profitable than his previous attempts.”
adj + noun
05. speculative venture
“The bank refused to provide a loan for what they considered a purely speculative venture.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. venture capital
“The startup is currently seeking venture capital to expand its operations globally.”
noun + noun
07. success of the venture
“The ultimate success of the venture depends on how well the public receives the new product.”
noun + of + noun
08. venture outside
09. venture capitalists
Real-World Examples
“Despite all these fearsome warnings, venturing far from home can still bring vital insights.” “The company is diversifying beyond its crypto business into areas such as social media, though those ventures have yet to generate significant revenue, Thielen said.” “Yet for many who venture into the wild elsewhere on the continent, vultures are not the first birds to capture their attention.” “Crawley-born Ranganathan, who is vegan, initially became involved with the business because of its range of plant-based products, but will not be involved in the new venture.” Etymology
Clipping of adventure.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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