venture
venture Lexical Profile
venture Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A commercial enterprise or business project in which there is a risk of loss as well as a chance for profit.
"Her latest business venture in renewable energy attracted substantial investment."
A risky or daring journey or undertaking.
"Their pioneering venture into the uncharted mountains required months of careful preparation."
• verb
To dare to do something or go somewhere that may be dangerous or unpleasant.
"Few hikers ventured out onto the trails during the winter storm."
To dare to put forward or express an opinion, guess, or suggestion tentatively.
"He cautiously ventured a guess about the origin of the ancient artifact."
To expose something valuable to the risk of loss.
"The firm refused to venture more capital on an unproven technology."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Originating in the 15th century as a shortened form of 'adventure', the word derives from Old French 'aventure' and ultimately from the Latin 'adventura' (things about to happen), from 'advenire' (to arrive).