Synonyms for

Ventures

Verb / ˈventʃɜ:z / Another word for ventures — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Ventures means a risky or daring journey or undertaking.

Synonyms & similar words

speculation hazard embark adventure pretend jeopardize guess stake venture enterprise undertaking project scheme adventure expedition quest journey odyssey excursion trip outing jaunt pursuit effort undertaking experiment trial gamble risk

Synonyms by register

Formal

undertakings enterprises projects initiatives

Informal

risks bets daring moves shots

Literary

quests adventures journeys

Antonyms

certainty safety security caution prudence timidity conservatism

Common collocations

  • joint ventures
  • new ventures
  • business ventures
  • risky ventures
  • ventures capital
  • ventures abroad
  • ventures into
  • venturesome spirit

Word family

noun venture
verb venture
adjective venturesome

Usage note

Often used in business contexts to refer to new or risky undertakings. Can also be used more generally for any undertaking that involves risk or uncertainty.

Example sentences

  1. He was nervous about investing in the new venture.
  2. Their venture into the unknown had unexpected consequences.
  3. The business venture was successful and profitable.
  4. Starting a new venture can be exciting and scary at the same time.
  5. The team embarked on a daring venture to climb the highest peak in the world.

Quotes

  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
  • The biggest risk is not taking any risk... In a world that changing really quickly, the only strategy that is guaranteed to fail is not taking risks. - Mark Zuckerberg
  • I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. - Thomas Edison

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