Venture

/ˈvɛn.tʃər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A risky or daring journey or undertaking.

The startup was a bold venture into uncharted technology.

A business enterprise, especially one that involves risk.

They decided to invest in a joint venture to develop renewable energy solutions.

verb

To expose to danger; to risk; to dare.

He ventured out into the storm to help his neighbors.

To make a guess or to risk a suggestion.

She ventured a theory about the cause of the problem.

Middle English: from Old French 'aventure', from Latin 'adventura' meaning 'that which is to happen'

venture capital

Funding provided to startups and small businesses with perceived long-term growth potential.

take a venture

To engage in a risky activity or proposition.

venture forth

To go out into the world or into a risky situation.

adventure

An unusual and exciting experience or activity.

risk

The exposure to danger or loss.

enterprise

A project or undertaking, especially a bold or complex one.

To take a chance or risk in a casual context.

I decided to venture out to that new bar downtown.

To explore or try something new without worrying about possible failure.

We're venturing into the wild side this weekend with a camping trip.