venture: meaning and definitions

An undertaking that is dangerous, daring, or of uncertain outcome.

A business enterprise involving some risk in expectation of gain.

Something, such as money or cargo, at hazard in a risky enterprise.

To expose to danger or risk: ventured her entire fortune.

To brave the dangers of: ventured the high seas in a small boat.

To express at the risk of denial, criticism, or censure: "I would venture to guess that Anon., who wrote so many poems without signing them, was often a woman” ( Virginia Woolf).

To take a risk; dare.

To proceed despite possible danger or risk: ventured into the wilderness.

at a venture By mere chance or fortune; at random.