venture — a risky or daring journey or undertaking
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a risky or daring journey or undertaking
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈventʃər/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's venture into online gaming surprised the whole family.
- The space venture failed when they realized they forgot to pack snacks.
- I wouldn't venture outside without an umbrella in this weather.
venture
NOUN[/ˈventʃər/]
a risky or daring journey or undertaking
The explorers ventured into the jungle to search for a hidden waterfall.
Starting a new company felt like a great adventure, so she called it her biggest venture. (VENTURE → ADVENTURE → every venture is an adventure into the unknown)
Their venture became an adventure that eventually led them to hidden treasure.
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'aventure' meaning chance or fortune, derived from Latin 'adventura' (things about to happen), related to 'advenire' meaning to arrive or happen.
Breakdown
ad- (to) + -vent- (come) + -ure (noun suffix) = venture (something that comes/happens, an undertaking)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's venture into online gaming surprised the whole family.”
“The space venture failed when they realized they forgot to pack snacks.”
“I wouldn't venture outside without an umbrella in this weather.”
“Their new venture into the restaurant business proved very successful.”
📚Related Words
Want to master 27,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.