venture (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈvɛntʃər/
Definition
To dare to do something or go somewhere that may be dangerous or unpleasant.
Examples
She ventured out into the storm to rescue her cat.
He ventured an opinion, though he wasn't sure if it was welcome.
They ventured their savings on a risky new business.
How to Use venture
- venture out (phrasal verb)
- To go out, especially to a place that might be dangerous or unfamiliar. — "After being ill for a week, she finally ventured out to the shops."
- venture into (prepositional phrase)
- To go into a place or area that is new, unknown, or potentially dangerous. — "The journalist ventured into the war-torn region to report on the conflict."
- venture on/upon (prepositional phrase)
- To dare to do or say something, often something that is risky or uncertain. — "He ventured on a guess about the answer, hoping to impress the teacher."
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