Venture
noun
A business project that carries potential for profit, but also a certain level of risk.
They made a joint venture to start a new business.
Often appears as...
- joint venture
- new venture
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Business
verb
To dare to do something or go somewhere that may be dangerous or unpleasant.
He ventured into the forest in the dark.
Often appears as...
- venture forth
- venture out
verb
To risk the loss or harm of (something) in the hope of potential benefits.
She decided to venture her remaining money in the new business.
Often appears as...
- venture capital
- venture one's luck
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Business
noun
An adventurous action that involves risk.
Exploring unknown territories is always a venture.
Often appears as...
- adventurous venture
- risky venture
verb
To say something hesitantly, being uncertain of the likely response.
I ventured to suggest that she was mistaken.
Often appears as...
- venture a guess
- venture an opinion
noun
A business project that carries potential for profit, but also a certain level of risk.
They made a joint venture to start a new business.
Often appears as...
- joint venture
- new venture
Usage tips
Business
verb
To dare to do something or go somewhere that may be dangerous or unpleasant.
He ventured into the forest in the dark.
Often appears as...
- venture forth
- venture out
verb
To risk the loss or harm of (something) in the hope of potential benefits.
She decided to venture her remaining money in the new business.
Often appears as...
- venture capital
- venture one's luck
Usage tips
Business
noun
An adventurous action that involves risk.
Exploring unknown territories is always a venture.
Often appears as...
- adventurous venture
- risky venture
verb
To say something hesitantly, being uncertain of the likely response.
I ventured to suggest that she was mistaken.
Often appears as...
- venture a guess
- venture an opinion
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Business Focus
Refers to a new or current business activity, with potential gains and risks.
Their latest venture proved to be immensely successful.
Pro Tip 2/2Risk Implication
Emphasizes the possibility of failure, not just the opportunity for profit.
Despite the risks, he invested in the venture without hesitation.
Pro Tip 1/2Business Focus
Refers to a new or current business activity, with potential gains and risks.
Their latest venture proved to be immensely successful.
Pro Tip 2/2Risk Implication
Emphasizes the possibility of failure, not just the opportunity for profit.
Despite the risks, he invested in the venture without hesitation.
Pro Tip 1/2Business Focus
Refers to a new or current business activity, with potential gains and risks.
Their latest venture proved to be immensely successful.
Pro Tip 2/2Risk Implication
Emphasizes the possibility of failure, not just the opportunity for profit.
Despite the risks, he invested in the venture without hesitation.
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Noah Wilson-Rich: Every...
they'll use that honey at their bars. Honey is a great nutritional substitute for regular sugar because there are different types of sugars in there. We also have a classroom hives project, where -- this is a nonprofit venture -- we're spreading the word around the world for how honeybee hives can be taken into the classroom
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The five major world...
into a life of luxury. Venturing forth from his sheltered existence as a young man, he witnessed the human suffering that had been hidden from him and immediately set out to investigate its sources. Why must people endure suffering? Must we reincarnate through hundreds of lives? At first he thought the problem
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The otherworldly...
harboring a huge diversity of life, from giant squids and goblin sharks to minuscule animals smaller than a millimeter. How do so many species thrive in this underwater world? Over the decades, intrepid scientists have ventured there to find out. Traveling down through the water column,
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A lesson in Bacteria PIPE...
each other how do they interact with neural circuits to influence sociability here's another study along the same lines it's a really simple one you could take a mouse and just measure how long it takes to step down or venture down from this really tall platform and so
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Deadly Predators of the...
For the small fish that live here, to venture into the blue water is a huge gamble, but they've got to do it to feed. If they get it wrong and go too far, that can mean the difference between life and death.
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Best Of Oceans PIPE BBC...
it's the world's largest bony fish as it grows it gains an incredible 1 kilogram per day it's mean food is jellyfish so T Ernie thinks sunfish might be venturing down
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ONE HOUR Of Amazing...
venture into the blue water is a huge gamble but they've got to do it to feed if they get it wrong and go too far that can mean the difference between life and death
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Deadly Killer Whale...
the team dragged the minke under for the last time and the hunters finally can feed for sea lions to venture into deep water here is very dangerous indeed
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Killer Whales vs Sea...
For sea lions to venture into deep water here is very dangerous indeed. It's much safer to stay in the shallows, if they can.
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Giant Crocodilians PIPE...
to be virtually inaccessible to outsiders even poachers rarely venture here
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Noah Wilson-Rich: Every...
they'll use that honey at their bars. Honey is a great nutritional substitute for regular sugar because there are different types of sugars in there. We also have a classroom hives project, where -- this is a nonprofit venture -- we're spreading the word around the world for how honeybee hives can be taken into the classroom
Video examples
The five major world...
into a life of luxury. Venturing forth from his sheltered existence as a young man, he witnessed the human suffering that had been hidden from him and immediately set out to investigate its sources. Why must people endure suffering? Must we reincarnate through hundreds of lives? At first he thought the problem
Video examples
The otherworldly...
harboring a huge diversity of life, from giant squids and goblin sharks to minuscule animals smaller than a millimeter. How do so many species thrive in this underwater world? Over the decades, intrepid scientists have ventured there to find out. Traveling down through the water column,
Video examples
A lesson in Bacteria PIPE...
each other how do they interact with neural circuits to influence sociability here's another study along the same lines it's a really simple one you could take a mouse and just measure how long it takes to step down or venture down from this really tall platform and so
Video examples
Deadly Predators of the...
For the small fish that live here, to venture into the blue water is a huge gamble, but they've got to do it to feed. If they get it wrong and go too far, that can mean the difference between life and death.
Video examples
Best Of Oceans PIPE BBC...
it's the world's largest bony fish as it grows it gains an incredible 1 kilogram per day it's mean food is jellyfish so T Ernie thinks sunfish might be venturing down
Video examples
ONE HOUR Of Amazing...
venture into the blue water is a huge gamble but they've got to do it to feed if they get it wrong and go too far that can mean the difference between life and death
Video examples
Deadly Killer Whale...
the team dragged the minke under for the last time and the hunters finally can feed for sea lions to venture into deep water here is very dangerous indeed
Video examples
Killer Whales vs Sea...
For sea lions to venture into deep water here is very dangerous indeed. It's much safer to stay in the shallows, if they can.
Video examples
Giant Crocodilians PIPE...
to be virtually inaccessible to outsiders even poachers rarely venture here
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Jon Oringer
American Businessman
I found it very helpful not to do the venture round. Instead, I started with very little money, a few thousand dollars, and I did every job myself. I was the first photographer. I was the first customer service rep. I was the first online marketing person.
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Frederic Chopin
Polish Composer
If the newspapers cut me up so much that I shall not venture before the world again, I have resolved to become a house painter; that would be as easy as anything else, and I should, at any rate, still be an artist!
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Coco Rocha
Canadian Model
I was always excited by the idea of having my own company, but models are rarely serious when they venture off into something else, be it acting, singing, or starting their own business.
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Viktor E. Frankl
Austrian Psychologist
There is nothing in the world, I venture to say, that would so effectively help one to survive even the worst conditions as the knowledge that there is a meaning in one's life.
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Khalid
American Musician
I want to venture out into music education for kids. As a child, I was discouraged by a lack of money, and now I want to use my platform to give back to kids without resources.
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John W. Thompson
American Businessman
One of the things that has been truly incredible to observe though, is the amount of venture investment that has gone into early stage security technology.
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Francis Collins
American Scientist
Scientists must venture outside their comfort zones to show the public how cool - and how important - their work really is.
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Troy Carter
American Producer
The venture capital world is completely stacked against minority entrepreneurs.
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Dan Levitan
American Businessman
We believed the world didn't need another commoditized venture capital firm.
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Horace
Roman Poet
Begin, be bold and venture to be wise.
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Jon Oringer
American Businessman
I found it very helpful not to do the venture round. Instead, I started with very little money, a few thousand dollars, and I did every job myself. I was the first photographer. I was the first customer service rep. I was the first online marketing person.
Quote examples
Frederic Chopin
Polish Composer
If the newspapers cut me up so much that I shall not venture before the world again, I have resolved to become a house painter; that would be as easy as anything else, and I should, at any rate, still be an artist!
Quote examples
Coco Rocha
Canadian Model
I was always excited by the idea of having my own company, but models are rarely serious when they venture off into something else, be it acting, singing, or starting their own business.
Quote examples
Viktor E. Frankl
Austrian Psychologist
There is nothing in the world, I venture to say, that would so effectively help one to survive even the worst conditions as the knowledge that there is a meaning in one's life.
Quote examples
Khalid
American Musician
I want to venture out into music education for kids. As a child, I was discouraged by a lack of money, and now I want to use my platform to give back to kids without resources.
Quote examples
John W. Thompson
American Businessman
One of the things that has been truly incredible to observe though, is the amount of venture investment that has gone into early stage security technology.
Quote examples
Francis Collins
American Scientist
Scientists must venture outside their comfort zones to show the public how cool - and how important - their work really is.
Quote examples
Troy Carter
American Producer
The venture capital world is completely stacked against minority entrepreneurs.
Quote examples
Dan Levitan
American Businessman
We believed the world didn't need another commoditized venture capital firm.
Quote examples
Horace
Roman Poet
Begin, be bold and venture to be wise.
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