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Definition of: adventure
(ad·ven′chər) v. ·tured, ·tur·ing v.t.
1. To venture upon; take the chance of.
2. To risk the loss of. imperil.
—v.i.
3. To run risks.
4. To venture upon daring or dangerous undertakings.
—noun
1. A hazardous or exciting experience; daring feat.
2. A commercial venture; speculation.
3. Obs. Danger; hazard; chance; fortune. See synonyms under ACCIDENT. [<OF aventure <L adventura (res) (a thing) about to happen < advenire.
See ADVENT.]
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