venture

CEFRB2

/ˈvɛn.t͡ʃə/

noun · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A new activity or business that involves risk.

  2. 02

    verb

    To go somewhere or do something despite possible danger.

Examples

  • A disastrous business venture lost him thousands of dollars.

  • The company bought shares in the venture.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. An event that is not, or cannot be, foreseen.

  2. The thing risked; especially, something sent to sea in trade.

  3. A risky or daring undertaking or journey.

More examples

In context

  • They came to terms with each other on how to start a joint venture.

  • Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

  • to venture a guess

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

Clipping of adventure.