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Definition venture in American English

venture verb

verb
/ˈventʃər/
1

to go somewhere unpleasant, dangerous, or exciting

Example

They ventured further into the dark damp forest.

Example

Our cat rarely ventures beyond the backyard fence.

Synonyms and related words
head go progress
2

to do something that is a risk

Example

He has recently ventured into an export business.

Synonyms and related words
risk dare jeopardize
3

to be brave enough to say something

Example

"I could do it," she ventured at last.

Example

She would never venture to ask for a raise.

Synonyms and related words
risk dare jeopardize
3.1

used for introducing an opinion

Example

I'd venture a guess that he will fail dismally.

Synonyms and related words
your two cents perhaps frankly
Definition venture in American English