I. ˈven(t)-shər verb
( ven·tured ; ven·tur·ing ˈven(t)-sh(ə-)riŋ)
Etymology: Middle English venteren, by shortening & alteration from aventuren, from aventure adventure
Date: 15th century
transitive verb
1. : to expose to hazard : risk , gamble
ventured a buck or two on the race
2. : to undertake the risks and dangers of : brave
ventured the stormy sea
3. : to offer at the risk of rebuff, rejection, or censure
venture an opinion
intransitive verb
: to proceed especially in the face of danger
• ven·tur·er ˈven(t)-sh(ə-)rər noun
II. noun
Date: 15th century
1. obsolete : destiny , fortune , chance
2.
a. : an undertaking involving chance, risk, or danger ; especially : a speculative business enterprise
b. : a venturesome act
3. : something (as money or property) at stake in a speculative venture
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- at a venture