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ven·ture

venture

pronunciation:: ven chr
parts of speech:: noun, verb

part of speech:	noun
definition:	an activity or undertaking in which there is risk or the result is not certain. He entered a business venture with his friend. synonyms: adventure, enterprise, gamble similar words: experiment, project, risk
related words:	activity, attempt, challenge, endeavor, exploit, gamble

part of speech:	verb
inflections:	ventures, venturing, ventured
definition 1:	to go forward in spite of risks; brave the dangers of. She ventured into the icy water to rescue her friend. synonyms: risk similar words: attempt, undertake
definition 2:	to move, travel, or go in a brave or daring manner. He ventured out into the world with only a few cents in his pocket. synonyms: embark similar words: forge, head, strike out
related words:	dare, presume, risk, speculate, tackle
derivation:	venturer (n.)

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