adventure vs venture

adventure

Definitions

verb

  1. put at risk
  2. take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

noun

  1. a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

Examples

It likewise furthered the career of Mary Shelley as "The Author of Frankenstein," the rubric under which she continued her anonymous publication with a second novel immersed in medieval Italian history, Valperga: or, The Life and Adventures of Castruccio, Prince of Lucca (1823).

If the adventurers try to reach location 14 they will have to pass scores of biting faces and clutching hands.

The movie is a potent brew of adventure, sex and comedy.

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venture

Definitions

verb

  1. proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
  2. put at risk
  3. put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation

noun

  1. an investment that is very risky but could yield great profits
  2. a commercial undertaking that risks a loss but promises a profit
  3. any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

Examples

If the stylist is still alive and well today, it’s only because Ms. Houston hadn’t also tripped over the long train on that gown, but I’d venture a guess that his or her days of working for Whitney are Oh-Oh-Ooooh-Oh-ver.

It likewise furthered the career of Mary Shelley as "The Author of Frankenstein," the rubric under which she continued her anonymous publication with a second novel immersed in medieval Italian history, Valperga: or, The Life and Adventures of Castruccio, Prince of Lucca (1823).

A strategic alliance may take the form of an outright acquisition, minority stake, joint venture or brand franchise.

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