Skip to content

What is another word for Venture? – 292 Venture Synonyms

    Need another word for Venture? Use these synonyms of Venture from our thesaurus to say it differently.


    Synonyms & Similar Words

    undertake endeavor attempt try enterprise venture initiative project scheme plan proposal effort exertion strain stretch undertaking task assignment mission quest pursuit endeavor expedition foray incursion intrusion invasion thrust drive push campaign crusade junket sortie sally endeavor essay strive struggle labor toil travail toil drudgery grind chore duty responsibility obligation venture speculation gamble risk hazard chance bet wager stake investment undertaking business company firm corporation partnership syndicate consortium endeavor initiative project scheme plan proposal effort exertion strain stretch

    Meaning of Venture

    A venture refers to a business or undertaking, especially one that involves risk or requires effort and boldness.

    Definitions

    • A business or undertaking, especially one that involves risk or requires effort and boldness
    • An act of venturing or taking a risk, especially in business or finance
    • A bold or risky undertaking, especially one that requires courage or initiative

    Etymology of Venture

    The word "venture" comes from the Old French word "venture", which is derived from the Latin word "ventura", meaning "that which is to come" or "fate"
    The word has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to a business or undertaking, especially one that involves risk or requires effort and boldness
    Over time, the word has evolved to encompass a range of meanings, including a bold or risky undertaking, and an act of venturing or taking a risk

    Example Uses

    • The company is considering a new venture in the tech industry
    • She decided to take a venture and start her own business
    • The venture capital firm invested heavily in the startup
    • The explorer's venture into the jungle was fraught with danger
    • The new venture will create jobs and stimulate economic growth

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    caution prudence restraint reserve hesitation indecision inaction inactivity idleness lethargy passivity apathy indifference avoidance evasion retreat withdrawal surrender abandonment desertion renunciation rejection refusal decline turndown rejection dismissal repudiation spurning shunning shirking dodging evading skirting sidestepping bypassing

    Related Nouns

    investment company firm corporation partnership syndicate consortium business enterprise undertaking project scheme plan proposal effort exertion strain stretch endeavor initiative task assignment mission quest pursuit expedition foray incursion intrusion invasion thrust drive push campaign crusade junket sortie sally

    Related Verbs

    invest undertake endeavor attempt try initiate launch start begin commence embark venture risk gamble speculate bet wager stake strive struggle labor toil travail exert strain stretch push drive thrust campaign crusade junket sortie sally

    Related Adjectives

    risky bold daring courageous enterprising adventurous speculative hazardous perilous permissive tentative uncertain unpredictable chancy gamy venturesome entrepreneurial innovative pioneering groundbreaking audacious fearless undaunted intrepid dauntless valiant heroic gallant chivalrous quixotic romantic idealistic optimistic hopeful confident assured secure certain sure safe stable solid sound reliable dependable trustworthy faithful loyal dedicated devoted committed enthusiastic eager zealous ardent passionate fervent vehement intense fierce wild unbridled unrestrained uncontrolled unchecked unregulated unsupervised unmonitored unmanaged unguided unmapped uncharted unexplored undiscovered unknown untried untested unsung unnoticed unseen unheard unspoken unwritten unpublished unrecorded unreported unrevealed undisclosed unexposed unseen unobserved unwatched unguarded unprotected undefended unsecured unsafeguarded unshielded uncovered unmasked unveiled unhidden unrevealed undisguised unfeigned ungenuine