venturing Definition

venture
noun

1. An exercise or operation involving danger or uncertainty.

Thesaurus: enterprise, operation, project, adventure, chance, hazard, risk.
2. A business project, especially one involving risk or speculation.
3. An enterprise attempted.

verb ventured, venturing

tr & intr
1. To be so bold as to; to dare.

Example: ventured to criticize the chairman
2. To put forward or present (a suggestion, etc) in the face of possible opposition.

Example: ventured a different opinion
Example: ventured that it might be the wrong decision
3. To expose someone or something to danger or chance; to risk.

Thesaurus: risk, wager, attempt, try,invest, speculate, chance, gamble, hazard.

Etymology: 15c: shortening of adventure.

Phrasal Verb: venture on something

To attempt something dangerous.

Phrasal Verb: venture out or forth

To dare to go out, especially outdoors.
Example: reluctant to venture out in bad weather