Word
venture
Phoneticsven·ture
US/ˈvɛntʃɝ/
UK/vˈɛntʃɐ/
Definitions
01a business project
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
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.”
Literary
03to say something tentatively
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.”
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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.
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