ventured
ˈvɛnʧərd
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Definition of ventured - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

uncertain attemptattempted despite uncertainty
  • Her ventured efforts to start a business paid off.
  • His ventured proposal surprised everyone.
  • The ventured plan was risky but exciting.
daring risky
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Expressions with ventured

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taking no risks leads to no rewards
She decided to start her own business, remembering nothing ventured, nothing gained.
success requires taking risks or making efforts
He decided to start his own business, thinking nothing ventured nothing won.

Origin of ventured

Latin, ventura (about to happen)

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exploration
ventured into new or unfamiliar territory

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  1. French:audacieux, ...
  2. German:gewagt, ...
  3. Italian:tentato, ...
  4. Spanish:arriesgado, ...
  5. Portuguese:aventurado, ...
  6. Chinese:冒险的, ...
  7. Japanese:冒険的な, ...
  8. Arabic:مُخَاطَر, ...
  9. Hebrew:נוֹעָז, ...
  10. Russian:рискованный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ризикований, ...
  12. Hindi:जोखिम भरा, ...
venture
ˈvɛn.tʃər

Definition of venture - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
risky actiontr./intr.do something risky or requiring couragetr./intr.
  • She ventured to speak in front of the large crowd.
attempt dare risk
2.
dangerous placeintr.go somewhere that might be dangerousintr.
  • They ventured into the abandoned building.
dare risk
3.
propose cautiouslytr.offer or suggest something tentativelytr.
  • She ventured a guess at the riddle..
offer propose suggest

Noun

1.
risky projectproject that is new and exciting but risky
  • The space mission was an ambitious venture.
enterprise initiative undertaking
2.
businessTECH.commercial undertaking with risk of loss and profitTECH.
  • The tech startup was a lucrative venture.
enterprise project
3.
adventurerisky or daring undertaking or journey
  • Starting a new business is a venture.
adventure enterprise
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Expressions with venture

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offer an answer without certainty
She decided to venture a guess about the surprise.
engage in activities without knowing the outcome
She ventured into the unknown by starting her own business.
go somewhere new or risky
They decided to venture out into the forest.
go forward bravely into unknown situations
They decided to venture forth into the dark forest.
new commercial enterprise aimed at profit
They invested in a business venture that focuses on sustainable energy.
action involving significant danger or uncertainty
Climbing the mountain in winter is a risky venture.

Origin of venture

Latin, ventura (to come) + -ure (noun suffix)

Examples of venture in a sentence

  • He ventured to try the new extreme sport.
  • She ventured into the dark alley alone.
  • We ventured into the dense forest despite the warnings.
  • He ventured an opinion during the meeting.
  • They ventured a suggestion for the project.
  • The tech startup was a risky venture.

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  1. French:oser, aventure, ...
  2. German:wagen, Wagnis, ...
  3. Italian:osare, impresa, ...
  4. Spanish:aventurarse, empresa, ...
  5. Portuguese:ousar, aventura, ...
  6. Chinese:冒险, 风险项目, ...
  7. Japanese:挑戦する, ベンチャー, ...
  8. Arabic:غَامَرَ, مَشْرُوع, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהֵעֵז, מֵיזָם, ...
  10. Russian:рискнуть, предприятие, ...
  11. Ukrainian:наважитися, проект, ...
  12. Hindi:साहस करना, उद्यम, ...

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