Meaning & use
venture
A risky or daring undertaking, especially a new business project whose outcome is uncertain.
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The two friends launched a small coffee venture with savings from their first jobs.
Investors were cautious about backing such an untested and unproven venture.
A note on using this word
Venture highlights the financial or personal risk involved, which is why it pairs naturally with 'risky' or 'joint.'
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To dare to do or say something despite possible danger or disapproval.
She ventured a guess even though she wasn't fully confident.
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