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ven·ture V0057400 (vĕn′chər)n.1. An undertaking that is dangerous, daring, or of uncertain outcome.2. A business enterprise involving some risk in expectation of gain.3. Something, such as money or cargo, at hazard in a risky enterprise.v. ven·tured, ven·tur·ing, ven·tures v.tr.1. To expose to danger or risk: ventured her entire fortune on a single stock.2. To brave the dangers of: ventured the high seas in a small boat.3. To express at the risk of denial, criticism, or censure: "I would venture to guess that Anon., who wrote so many poems without signing them, was often a woman" (Virginia Woolf).v.intr.1. To take a risk; dare.2. To proceed despite possible danger or risk: ventured into the wilderness.Idiom: at a venture By mere chance or fortune; at random. [Middle English, chance, short for aventure, adventure; see adventure.] ven′tur·er n.at a venture
at a ventureAt random; in an arbitrary manner. They'll choose a winner at a venture, so we all have the same chance of getting picked.See also: venture at a venture By mere chance or fortune; at random.See also: ventureEncyclopediaSeeventure |