Venture

Definition

A risky or daring journey or undertaking.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈvɛntʃər/
• Respelling: VEN-chur (with "VEN" rhyming with "hen" and "chur" as in "churn" without the 'n')

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈvɛntʃə/
• Respelling: VEN-chur (similar to American English; however, the 'r' might be less pronounced or silent in non-rhotic accents)

The main difference lies in the pronunciation of the final 'r' sound, which is more prominently articulated in American English and can be softer or non-existent in many British accents.

Etymology

Derived from the Old French "venture", meaning "chance, luck, or occurrence," which in turn was based on Latin "ventura", from "venire", meaning "to come".

Derivatives

• Venturer
• Venturesome
• Venturous
• Venture capital
• Venture capitalist

Synonyms

• Enterprise
• Endeavor
• Speculation

Antonyms

• Certainty
• Safety
• Assurance

Usage

• "The entrepreneur made a successful venture into the technology industry."
• "They ventured into the unknown forests."

Related Terms

• Risk
• Adventure
• Investment
• Gamble
• Initiative

Detailed Definition

Noun

• Risky Undertaking: A business or project that involves risk but also the possibility of profit.
• Example: Many start-ups are ventures aiming for growth in a competitive market.

• Daring Action: A bold action or undertaking involving uncertainty and risk.
• Example: Her journey across the desert was seen as a brave venture.

Verb

• Dare to Do: To dare to undertake or express something.
• Example: He ventured a guess at the final score of the game.

• Proceed Despite Risks: To go or proceed, especially when faced with risks.
• Example: They ventured forth into the storm.