noun.
1. That which comes or happens to one; hap; chance; fortune; luck.
noun.
A hazardous enterprise; an undertaking of uncertain issue, or participation in such an undertaking.
noun.
A remarkable occurrence in one's personal history; a noteworthy event or experience in one's life.
noun.
A speculation of any kind, commercial, financial, or mining; a venture; specifically, a speculation in goods sent abroad.
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Peril; danger.
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Adventurous activity; participation in exciting or hazardous undertakings or enterprises: as, a spirit of adventure.
To risk or hazard; put in the power of unforeseen events: as, to adventure one's life.
To venture on; take the chance of; run the risk of doing or suffering.
To take the risk involved in doing anything; proceed at a venture.