venture

Everyday

1. To venture means to go somewhere that may be unknown, risky or a bit dangerous: «We ventured into the cave.» tree →
2. To venture an opinion or a guess means to say it carefully, even though you are not sure. tree →
3. A venture (noun) is a new project or business with some risk: «a business venture». tree →
4. A venture can also be a risky journey or adventure. tree →

In the lessons

In stories, characters venture into dark forests, out into storms or beyond the walls; it shows bravery and danger. In money and business lessons, a venture is a new business that might make or lose money. Phrases: «venture out», «venture into», «venture a guess», «a joint venture», «nothing ventured, nothing gained».

Examples

• The children ventured into the dark woods. tree →
• We didn't venture out in the snowstorm. tree →
• «Is it Paris?» she ventured. tree →
• Can I venture a guess? tree →
• Their cake stall was a successful business venture. tree →
• Mum's new café is an exciting venture. tree →
• Nothing ventured, nothing gained! tree →
• If so, you may venture to go." tree →

Note

Regular verb: ventured, venturing. «Adventure» comes from the same root. In money problems, a venture can make a profit (money in more than money out) or a loss. Say «VEN-cher».

In Jewish tradition

Interpretation: In Job, "venture a word" means to risk saying something to a friend who is upset. It is the same as the ordinary English use. In the primary lessons: In stories, characters venture into dark forests, out into storms or beyond the walls; it shows bravery and danger. In money and business lessons, a venture is a new business that might make or lose money. Phrases: «venture out», «venture into», «venture a guess», «a joint venture», «nothing ventured, nothing gained».

Examples

• The Hebrew words are ChIVTh H QDSh, holy animals: I have ventured to put Kerubim, as the title of the (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893) tree →
• I shall not venture to conjecture. (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914)) tree →
• If one venture a word unto thee, wilt thou be weary? (Writings JOB.4.2, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Regular verb: ventured, venturing. «Adventure» comes from the same root. In money problems, a venture can make a profit (money in more than money out) or a loss. Say «VEN-cher».