ventured (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈvɛntʃərd/
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 knew it might be unpopular.
They ventured their savings on a risky new business.
How to Use ventured
- venture out (phrasal verb)
- To go out, especially to a place that is unfamiliar or potentially risky. — "After being sick for a week, she finally ventured out for some fresh air."
- venture into (prepositional phrase)
- To go into a place or situation that is unknown or potentially dangerous. — "The explorers ventured into the uncharted territory."
- venture on (prepositional phrase)
- To risk doing something, often something new or difficult. — "He ventured on a new career path after years in the same job."
- venture to do (prepositional phrase)
- To dare to do something, often something that requires courage or might be seen as presumptuous. — "I wouldn't venture to guess the exact number of attendees."
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