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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Jon added that the response from the public already "has been great" and is "hoping" that A-listers who are Jaws fans, like Tom Cruise, will venture over for a tour.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Apollo-managed funds and affiliates led an $11.2 billion investment in 2024 to acquire a 49% stake in a joint venture related to the Ireland facility, dubbed Fab 34.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Starbucks and Boyu first struck the agreement to form the joint venture last year.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

"Though you may have once been my treasure, don't think this venture is a pleasure!"

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda

venture

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