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- pronunciation:
- ven
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 r
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
an activity or undertaking in which there is risk or the result is not certain.
He entered a business venture with his friend.- synonyms:
- adventure, enterprise, gamble
- similar words:
- experiment, project, risk
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| related words: |
activity, attempt, challenge, endeavor, exploit, gamble |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
ventures, venturing, ventured |
| definition 1: |
to go forward in spite of risks; brave the dangers of.
She ventured into the icy water to rescue her friend.- synonyms:
- risk
- similar words:
- attempt, undertake
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| definition 2: |
to move, travel, or go in a brave or daring manner.
He ventured out into the world with only a few cents in his pocket.- synonyms:
- embark
- similar words:
- forge, head, strike out
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| related words: |
dare, presume, risk, speculate, tackle |
| derivation: |
venturer (n.) |
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