venturing

noun

1. a risky or dangerous undertaking; esp., a business enterprise in which there is danger of loss as well as chance for profit
2. something on which a risk is taken, as the merchandise in a commercial enterprise or a stake in gambling
3. chance; fortune: now only in , by mere chance; at random

Origin: ME, aphetic for aventure: see adventure

transitive verb ventured, venturing

1. to expose to danger or risk: to venture one's life
2. to expose (money, merchandise, etc.) to chance of loss
3. to undertake the risk of; brave: to venture a storm
4. to express at the risk of criticism, objection, denial, etc.: to venture an opinion

intransitive verb