venture

Definition

  • n. any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
  • n. a commercial undertaking that risks a loss but promises a profit
  • v. proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
  • v. put at risk

Word forms

Past tense
ventured
Present participle
venturing
Past participle
ventured
Third person singular
ventures

Example sentences

  1. n.

    Starting a new business is always a venture that comes with risks.

  2. vt.

    He decided to venture into the dark cave despite the warnings.

  3. vi.

    They ventured into the unknown to discover new lands.