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ventured

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈvɛntʃɝd// UK //vˈɛntʃəd// ven·tured

v. to go somewhere that might be dangerous or unpleasant. It can also mean to say something even though you are not sure if people will agree.

v. to undertake a journey or course of action that involves risk or uncertainty; to dare to go or say something.


SIMPLE

He ventured out into the heavy snow.

CONTEXTUAL

After hours of silence, she finally ventured a guess about what had gone wrong with the engine.

COMPLEX

The explorers ventured deep into the uncharted cave system, knowing their supplies were limited and the return path was not yet secured.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used with 'out' or 'into' when referring to movement; when used with speech, it takes a direct object like 'an opinion' or 'a guess'.

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