1. to proceed especially in the face of danger
2. to expose to hazard risk, gamble
ventured a buck or two on the race
3. to undertake the risks and dangers of brave
ventured the stormy sea
4. to offer at the risk of rebuff, rejection, or censure
venture an opinion
5. an undertaking involving chance, risk, or danger especially a speculative business enterprise
6. a venturesome act
7. something (such as money or property) at stake in a speculative venture
8. destiny, fortune, chance
9. at random
a certain man drew a bow at a venture, and smote the king
— 1 Kings 22:34 (King James Version)
10. to go somewhere that is unknown, dangerous, etc.
11. to start to do something new or different that usually involves risk
12. to do, say, or offer something (such as a guess or an opinion) even though you are not sure about it
13. a new activity, project, business, etc., that typically involves risk
14. to offer at the risk of being criticized
She wouldn't venture an opinion.
15. to go ahead in spite of danger
When I heard the noise again, I ventured into the cave.
16. to face the risks and dangers of
“I must get to the door!” he kept on saying … but it was a long time before he ventured to try.
— J. R. R. Tolkien, The Hobbit
17. to expose to risk
She ventured her fortune on the deal.
18. a task or an act involving chance, risk, or danger
a space venture
19. a risky business deal
20. an undertaking involving chance, risk, or danger especially a speculative business enterprise — see also joint venture