venture

Meaning

Noun

1. A risky or daring undertaking or journey.
2. An event that is not, or cannot be, foreseen.
3. The thing risked; especially, something sent to sea in trade.

Verb

1. To undertake a risky or daring journey.
2. To risk or offer.
3. To dare to engage in; to attempt without any certainty of success.
4. To put or send on a venture or chance.
5. To confide in; to rely on; to trust.
6. To say something; to offer an opinion.

Hyphenated as

ven‧ture

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈvɛn.t͡ʃɚ/

Etymology

Clipping of adventure.