Phrasal verb
venture out
Definition
phrasal verb. to leave a safe or warm place to go somewhere that might be cold, dangerous, or unpleasant.
phrasal verb. to leave a place of safety or comfort, typically to face inclement weather or a potentially hazardous environment. The verb is intransitive and emphasizes the contrast between the secure interior and the challenging exterior.
Examples
“It is raining hard, so I don't want to venture out.”
“Despite the heavy snowstorm, she decided to venture out to the pharmacy for some medicine.”
“Few residents were brave enough to venture out into the streets after the curfew was officially announced.”
Examples
simple
“It is raining hard, so I don't want to venture out.”
contextual
“Despite the heavy snowstorm, she decided to venture out to the pharmacy for some medicine.”
complex
“Few residents were brave enough to venture out into the streets after the curfew was officially announced.”
Usage
often used with 'into' followed by the environment, such as 'the cold' or 'the storm'.
Teaching tip
anchor this to the noun 'venture' (a risky project) to help students remember the element of risk or effort involved in leaving the house.
Phrasal verb
Particles
out
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
venture + out
Synonyms
Antonyms
Grammar
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