Emprise
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɛmˈpɹaɪz/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Emprise is a noun meaning (archaic) An enterprise or endeavor, especially a quest or adventure.
Meaning
(archaic) An enterprise or endeavor, especially a quest or adventure.
More Meanings
- (archaic) The qualities which prompt one to undertake difficult and dangerous exploits; chivalric prowess.
- (obsolete) To undertake.
Example Sentences
the deeds of love and high emprise
I love thy courage yet, and bold emprise; / But here thy sword can do thee little stead.
[N]oble minds of yore allyed were, / In braue poursuit of cheualrous emprize, / That none did others safety despize […]
Nothing short of an imperative sense of duty could tempt me to set forth on that most perilous emprise, a discussion of the American language.
Word Forms
- emprises
- emprize
- emprising
- emprised
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include emprize, prise, enterprize, expedience, indeavor, event.
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