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1 [intransitive always + adverb/preposition] to go somewhere that could be dangerous : 
When darkness fell, he would venture out.She paused before venturing up the steps to the door. children who lack the confidence to venture into libraries
When darkness fell, he would venture out.She paused before venturing up the steps to the door.children who lack the confidence to venture into libraries2 [transitive] to say or do something in an uncertain way because you are afraid it is wrong or will seem stupid : 'You're on holiday here?' he ventured.
'You're on holiday here?' he ventured. venture an opinion/question/word etc If we had more information, it would be easier to venture a firm opinion. Roy ventured a tentative smile.
If we had more information, it would be easier to venture a firm opinion.Roy ventured a tentative smile.3 used to say that you cannot achieve anything unless you take risks
nothing ventured, nothing gained
venture into something
phrasal verbBanks are venturing into insurance.venture on/upon something
phrasal verbI thought I might venture on a new recipe.
