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venture

/ˈvɛn.tʃər/

[/ˈvɛn.tʃər/]

to dare to go or do

Advancedverb

Definition

To venture is to dare to do something or go somewhere risky or unknown. Speakers say nothing ventured means nothing gained.

Example

She ventured into a field no one else had tried.

She ventured into a field no one else had tried.

Etymology

A shortening of 'adventure', from Latin 'adventura'.

How & Where It’s Used

Used for daring into risky or new territory.

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