a risky or daring journey or undertaking:pioneering ventures into little-known waters
a business enterprise, typically one that involves risk:a joint venture between two aircraft manufacturers
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Universal
1 [no object, with adverbial] undertake a risky or daring journey or course of action:she ventured out into the blizzard
[with object] expose to the risk of loss:agents for other people’s money, they do not venture their own capital
2 [no object, with infinitive] dare to do or say something that may be considered audacious (often used as a polite expression of hesitation or apology):may I venture to add a few comments? [with object]:he ventured the opinion that Putt was insane
at a venture
archaic trusting to chance rather than to previous consideration or preparation:a man drew a bow at a venture
nothing ventured, nothing gained
proverb you can’t expect to achieve anything if you never take any risks.
