Synonyms for
Venture
Definition
Venture means to take a risk or to embark on a new journey that may have an uncertain outcome.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Formal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- venture capital
- venture forth
- venture out
- venture into
- joint venture
- business venture
- risk a venture
Word family
Usage note
As a noun, 'venture' often implies a degree of risk or uncertainty. As a verb, it can mean to dare to go somewhere or to say something, often with a sense of risk.
Example sentences
- He was willing to venture his entire fortune on the new business idea.
- They are planning to venture into the forest to explore the wildlife.
- Venturing out into the stormy weather, she realized she had forgotten her umbrella.
- The company is seeking new ventures to invest in.
- It takes a lot of courage to venture into the unknown.
Quotes
All great deeds and all great thoughts have a ridiculous beginning. Great works are often born on a street corner or in a restaurant's revolving door. - Albert Camus
Fortune favors the brave. - Terence
One does not discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a very long time. - Andre Gide