venture

noun
UK: /ˈventʃər/
US: /ˈventʃər/

  1. A risky or daring journey or undertaking.

    1. The trip was a venture.
    2. Their latest venture into the stock market proved quite profitable.

  2. A business enterprise involving considerable risk, especially a new one.

    1. He started a new venture.
    2. The software company is a joint venture between two corporations.

Synonyms

undertaking enterprise project adventure gamble hazard risk speculate
venture verb

  1. To dare to do something or go somewhere that may be dangerous or unpleasant.

    1. I won't venture out alone.
    2. Few ships venture into these waters because of the icebergs.

  2. To offer or express something (such as an opinion or idea) that might be considered controversial or unwise.

    1. May I venture a suggestion?
    2. He ventured the opinion that the project would fail.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "venture" in English means: A risky or daring journey or undertaking., A business enterprise involving considerable risk, especially a new one..

The phonetic transcription of "venture" is /ˈventʃər/ in British English and /ˈventʃər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "venture": undertaking, enterprise, project, adventure, gamble, hazard, risk, speculate.

Example usage of "venture": "The trip was a venture.". More examples on the page.