Venturer vs. Adventurer — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Venturer and Adventurer
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Venturer
An undertaking that is dangerous, daring, or of uncertain outcome.
Adventurer
One that seeks adventure.
Venturer
A business enterprise involving some risk in expectation of gain.
Adventurer
A soldier of fortune.
Venturer
Something, such as money or cargo, at hazard in a risky enterprise.
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Adventurer
A heavy speculator in stocks, business, or trade.
Venturer
To expose to danger or risk
Ventured her entire fortune on a single stock.
Adventurer
One that attempts to gain wealth and social position unscrupulously.
Venturer
To brave the dangers of
Ventured the high seas in a small boat.
Adventurer
One who enjoys adventures.
Venturer
To express at the risk of denial, criticism, or censure
"I would venture to guess that Anon., who wrote so many poems without signing them, was often a woman" (Virginia Woolf).
Adventurer
A person who seeks a fortune in new and possibly dangerous enterprises.
Venturer
To take a risk; dare.
Adventurer
A soldier of fortune, a speculator.
Venturer
To proceed despite possible danger or risk
Ventured into the wilderness.
Adventurer
A person who tries to advance their social position by somewhat devious means.
Venturer
One who ventures; a traveller or explorer.
Adventurer
(video games) A player of adventure games or text adventures.
Venturer
(business) One who undertakes a business venture.
Adventurer
One who adventures; as, the merchant adventurers; one who seeks his fortune in new and hazardous or perilous enterprises.
Venturer
One who ventures, or puts to hazard; an adventurer.
Adventurer
A social pretender on the lookout for advancement.
Venturer
A strumpet; a prostitute.
Adventurer
A person who enjoys taking risks
Venturer
A merchant who undertakes a trading venture (especially a venture that sends goods overseas)
Adventurer
Someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
Venturer
A person who enjoys taking risks
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