ˈventʃə n. & v. --n. 1 a an
undertaking of a
risk. b a
risky undertaking. 2 a
commercial speculation. --v. 1 intr.
dare;
not be
afraid (did not venture to
stop them). 2 intr. (usu. foll. by
out etc.) dare to go (out),
esp.
outdoors. 3 tr. dare to put
forward (an
opinion,
suggestion, etc.). 4 a tr.
expose to risk; stake (a
bet etc.). b intr.
take risks. 5 intr. (foll. by
on, upon) dare to
engage in etc. (ventured on a longer journey). øat a venture at
random;
without previous consideration. venture capital = risk capital. Venture Scout
Brit. a
member of
the Scout
Association aged between 16
and 20. [aventure = ADVENTURE]