Definition of "venture" in Englisch

noun

1. A risky or daring undertaking or journey.

2. An event that is not, or cannot be, foreseen.

3. The thing risked; especially, something sent to sea in trade.

verb

1. (transitive) To undertake a risky or daring journey.

2. (transitive) To risk or offer.

   • to venture funds
   • to venture a guess
   • Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

3. (intransitive, with at or on) To dare to engage in; to attempt without any certainty of success.

4. (transitive) To put or send on a venture or chance.

   • to venture a horse to the West Indies

5. (transitive) To confide in; to rely on; to trust.

6. (transitive) To say something; to offer an opinion.