1ven·ture 
/ˈvɛntʃɚ/ verb
ven·tures; ven·tured; ven·tur·ing /ˈvɛntʃɚ/ verb 1 always followed by an adverb or preposition [no obj] : to go somewhere that is unknown, dangerous, etc.
▪ We ventured out into the woods. ▪ He nervously ventured out onto the ice. ▪ The pups never ventured far from home. 2 always followed by an adverb or preposition [no obj] : to start to do something new or different that usually involves risk
▪ The company is venturing into the computer software industry. ▪ a writer venturing on/upon a new project ▪ The group's lead singer is now venturing on a solo career. ▪ It's important to plan carefully before venturing on a long journey. 3 [+ obj] : to do, say, or offer something (such as a guess or an opinion) even though you are not sure about it
▪ I'd like to venture [=hazard] a guess. — often followed by to + verb ▪ He got angry at me when I ventured to suggest that things could have been worse.
▪ We ventured out into the woods. ▪ He nervously ventured out onto the ice. ▪ The pups never ventured far from home.
▪ The company is venturing into the computer software industry. ▪ a writer venturing on/upon a new project ▪ The group's lead singer is now venturing on a solo career. ▪ It's important to plan carefully before venturing on a long journey.
▪ I'd like to venture [=hazard] a guess. — often followed by to + verb ▪ He got angry at me when I ventured to suggest that things could have been worse.
nothing ventured, nothing gained
— used to say that it is worth trying to do something because you might succeed even though success is not certain
