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Venture: Definition, Usage & Examples (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：risky project (venture)
venture
/ˈventʃər/
v. & n.
It's a new business project that needs money and has a chance to fail.
risky project
➕
/ˈrɪski ˈprɒdʒekt/
v. & n.
A business undertaking that involves financial risk and the possibility of failure.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'adventurus' (about to happen), related to 'adventure'. 'Ven-' means to come or happen.
💡 Mnemonic
Think: 'Ven'-ture like Venus ventures into space—a bold and risky journey.
📖 Example
Their new venture into the local coffee market proved to be a huge success, attracting many young customers.
Their new venture into the local coffee market proved to be a huge success, attracting many young customers.
🔗 Collocations
joint venture – A business arrangement where two or more parties undertake an enterprise together, sharing risks and profits.
business venture – A commercial project or enterprise, typically one that is risky.
venture capital – Capital invested in a project where there is a substantial risk of loss, typically for a startup or new business.
🔄 Synonyms
enterprise (n.) – A project or undertaking, especially a bold or complex one, often in business.
undertaking (n.) – A task or project that requires effort and commitment.
initiative (n.) – An act or strategy intended to resolve a difficulty or begin a new project.
🚫 Antonyms
certainty (n.) – Something that is known for sure, a guaranteed outcome without risk.
🌱 Derivatives
venturous (adj.) – Willing to take risks or embark on difficult or unusual courses of action.
venturesome (adj.) – Another term for venturous, meaning inclined to take risks.
📖 Cultural Story
The word 'venture' comes from a shortened form of 'adventure'. It entered English via Old French 'aventure' from Latin 'adventurus', meaning 'about to happen'. It originally implied a risky or chance occurrence before specializing in business contexts.
Meaning 2：dare to do (venture)
venture
/ˈventʃər/
v. & n.
It means to dare to do something, especially when you're not sure about the result.
dare to do
➕
/deə(r) tə duː/
v. & n.
To undertake an action or go somewhere despite potential danger or uncertainty.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
She decided to venture outside her comfort zone and apply for a job in a completely different industry.
She decided to venture outside her comfort zone and apply for a job in a completely different industry.
🔗 Collocations
venture forth – To set out bravely or boldly, especially on a journey.
venture a guess – To dare to make a guess or offer an opinion, even if you might be wrong.
venture into – To enter or begin to be involved in a new, often risky, area or activity.
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
hesitate (v.) – To pause or hold back before acting or deciding due to uncertainty or fear.
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