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Thesaurus: emprise

An enterprise; endeavor; adventure.

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  1. n. An enterprise; endeavor; adventure.
  2. n. The qualifies which prompt one to undertake difficult and dangerous exploits.
  3. v. t. To undertake.
  4. 1. An enterprise; endeavor; adventure. Chaucer. In brave pursuit of chivalrous emprise. Spenser. The deeds of love and high emprise. Longfellow. 2. The qualifies which prompt one to undertake difficult and dangerous exploits. I love thy courage yet and bolt emprise; But here thy sword can do thee little stead. Milton. To undertake. [Obs.] Sackville.
  5. To undertake. [Obs.] Sackville.
  6. n. An enterprise; endeavor; adventure. n. The qualifies which prompt one to undertake difficult and dangerous exploits. v. t. To undertake.