venture

/ˈvɛntʃər/

Definitions

1. noun

a risk or bold action, especially in order to achieve something.

“She decided to take a venture into the world of business.”

2. verb

to take a risk or do something bold and potentially difficult.

“He ventured into the unknown territories of Africa.”

3. verb

to enter or go into something, especially a place.

“The explorers ventured into the abandoned mine.”

Synonyms

  • adventure
  • enterprise
  • risk

Antonyms

  • caution
  • conservatism