They came to terms with each other on how to start a joint venture.
Source: tatoeba (19256)
Venture
/ˈvɛn.t͡ʃə/
Synonyms for "venture" (272 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (55)
Strong matches (81)
Noun(21 words)
daredarendaresdaringembarkendeavorendeavorsendeavourenterpriseenterprisesessaysexperimentsfirmforayforaysgamblesgamblingguesshazardhazarding
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Related words (136)
investmentjeopardjeopardizejeopardylaunch forthlaunch intolay aboutlay openlay out moneylift a fingerliquidationluckmake a killingmake a scoopmake an attemptmake an effortmake an investmentmake boldmake bold tomake free
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margin upmiss the marketmove intoobligationofferoperateoperationoutdareoutfaceoverstay the marketpawnperilpitch intoplaceplanplayplay the marketplow back intoplungeplunge intopresumepretendprime investmentproceed toprofferprofit takingprogramprojectpropositionputput downput forwardpyramidreckonreinvestrely on fortuneriskround traderun a chancerun the riskscalpscalpingscoop the marketset aboutset atset at hazardset forwardset goingset tosinksink money inspeculatespeculationspot salestagstag the marketstakestockjobberystockjobbingtackletake a chancetake a fliertake chancestake ontake the libertytake uptasktempt fortunetendertrade on margintrialtrust to chancetrytry the chanceturnturn touncertaintyundertakeundertakingventure capitalventure onventure uponvolunteerwagerwork
Verb(5 words)
Noun(25 words)
jump intolaunchlungesmissionofferpioneeringpioneersprojectproposequestsriskrisk ofriskingriskssafarissalliessallysallyingspeculationstartup
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Adjective(1 words)
swedish risk
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: a project, accept, activity, activity, advance.
- Sentence evidence is available for venture, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, moby, wordnet, opengloss, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "venture".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "venture"
Keep "venture" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "venture" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "venture", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "venture" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
26 entriesactionactivitybusinessbusiness activitybusiness enterprisecommercial enterprisecommunication acteconomic activityenterprisegoinvestmentinvestment fundslaborlabourlay on the linemove
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More specific
11 entriesCollocations
10 entriesbusiness venturejoint venturenew venturerisky venturestart a ventureventure capitalventure capitalistventure forthventure intoventure out
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
2 entriesSample sentences
25 total sentences available.
The company bought shares in the venture.
Source: tatoeba (22392)
We have a substantial stake in the venture.
Source: tatoeba (23322)
If I don't come back, the venture will probably be unsuccessful.
Source: tatoeba (30795)
Showing 4 of 25 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "venture"?
Closest matches include a project, accept, activity, activity, advance.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "venture"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.