Meaning & use

venture

noun·Academic

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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