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How to pronounce adventure
Say it like this: /ədˈvɛn.t͡ʃɚ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does adventure mean?
nounA feeling of desire for new and exciting things.
“his sense of adventure”
A remarkable occurrence; a striking event.
“a life full of adventures”
A daring feat; a bold undertaking, in which dangers are likely to be encountered, and the issue is staked upon unforeseen events; the encountering of risks.
“He loved excitement and adventure.”
verbTo risk oneself.
““Are you Christians?” shouted he, before he would adventure himself near the ship.”
To risk oneself; to dare to go somewhere or undertake something.
“The album sees the band adventuring into new territories.”
To try the chance; to take the risk.
“What? threat you me with telling of the King? I will auoucht’t in preſence of the King: I dare aduenture to be ſent to th’Towre.”
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