venture

[ven-cher] / ˈvɛn tʃər /

NOUN

gamble, attempt

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deal endeavor enterprise experiment investment project undertaking

STRONG

adventure baby chance essay exploit feat hazard header jeopardy peril proposition pursuit risk setup shot spec speculation stab stake test thing trial wager

WEAK

pet project

Antonyms

STRONGEST

idleness

STRONG

assurance certainty fact inaction protection reality safety surety

VERB

take a chance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dare operate

STRONG

advance assay attempt bet brave challenge chance defy endanger essay experiment expose feel front gamble grope hazard imperil jeopardize presume risk speculate stake try volunteer wager

WEAK

dare say get down go out on a limb have a fling at lay open make a stab at make bold play for play the market put in jeopardy put up stick one's neck out take a crack at take a flyer take a plunge try out

Antonyms

STRONG

abstain design disbelieve guard hide neglect plan protect save yield

Example Sentences

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Wood, said: "This has given me so much enjoyment as I rarely venture into sculpture. It means a lot to have it here at Longleat."

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Since their latest round of venture funding, they’ve mostly upgraded to daily Chipotle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Mission specialist Christina Koch, the first woman to venture into deep space, said preparing for the 10-day journey was akin to planning for a camping trip.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

Before launching TBPN, Coogan was an entrepreneur in residence at Founders Fund, Peter Thiel’s venture firm.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

To me, he says, “Never venture unprepared. I always keep a pack with emergency supplies.”

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

venture

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