[ˈvɛn(t)ʃə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a risky or daring journey or undertaking
(e.g: pioneering ventures into little-known waters)


Phrases:
- at a venture
- nothing ventured, nothing gained

Origin:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘adventure’, also ‘risk the loss of’): shortening of adventure

[ˈvɛn(t)ʃə], (Verb)

Definitions:
- undertake a risky or daring journey or course of action
(e.g: she ventured out into the blizzard)

- dare to do or say something that may be considered audacious (often used as a polite expression of hesitation or apology)
(e.g: may I venture to add a few comments?)


Phrases:
- at a venture
- nothing ventured, nothing gained

Origin:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘adventure’, also ‘risk the loss of’): shortening of adventure