Emprise

Word EMPRISE
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Hyphenation em prise
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Definitions and meanings of "Emprise"

What do we mean by emprise?

A chivalrous or adventurous undertaking. noun

Chivalrous daring or prowess. noun

To undertake.

An undertaking; an enterprise; an adventure; also, adventurousness. Also emprize. noun

To undertake. transitive verb

An enterprise; endeavor; adventure. noun

The qualifies which prompt one to undertake difficult and dangerous exploits. noun

An enterprise or endeavor, especially a quest or adventure. noun

The qualities which prompt one to undertake difficult and dangerous exploits; chivalric prowess. noun

To undertake. verb

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The word "emprise" in example sentences

A close relative is the English word "emprise" ( "an adventurous, daring, or chivalric enterprise"), which, like "impresario," traces back to the Latin verb ❋ Unknown (2009)

They are men of honor, bold in emprise, valiant and fierce as hawks, but well-spoken, gentlemen first and last. ❋ Unknown (2004)

Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Empire Club, -- The linking of Great Britain and America, in a high emprise is always welcome to a British or an American audience. ❋ Unknown (1925)

"O my king," the Lady Om whined to me in her beggar's chant; and I knew all her long-tried love and faith in my emprise were in that chant. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Also, Graham realized that the turning of her head and the waving of her arm was only partly in bravado, was more in aesthetic wisdom of the picture she composed, and was, most of all, sheer joy of daring and emprise of the blood and the flesh and the life that was she. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Is it necessary to ask how much of high emprise and honorable conduct has been found here? ❋ W.E.B. DU BOIS (2004)

And first, the wise men and the magicians recommend that ye be all three sent forth upon an arduous emprise. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Thou too, O Pylades, trusty squire, whose training shows thy father's sterling worth, receive a garland from my hand, for thou no less than he hast a share in this emprise; and so I pray, good luck be thine for ever! ❋ Unknown (2008)

Has she imposed upon you the labors of some high emprise, such as paladins sought voluntarily in the olden time? ❋ Unknown (2007)

But if so, we must set out with minds prepared, since today either a glorious death awaits us or the achievement of a deed of noblest emprise in the rescue of so many ❋ Unknown (2007)

And he was ware and saw a franklin that hight Lenehan on that side the table that was older than any of the tother and for that they both were knights virtuous in the one emprise and eke by cause that he was elder he spoke to him full gently. ❋ Unknown (2003)

"Tie me and hold thy peace," said Don Quixote, "for an emprise like this, friend Sancho, was reserved for me;" and said the guide, ❋ Unknown (2002)

Yet I grieve to send thee into this emprise alone, for I have heard it spoken that the dwelling of the Deevs is a spot of fear and terror, but alas! my grief is of no avail. ❋ Firdausi (2002)

But in vain did Friburz strive against the Deevs that were hidden behind the walls, and when seven days had passed he returned discomfited from his emprise. ❋ Firdausi (2002)

And they wandered astray in their distress, and no man could find his fellow, and their hearts were angered against the Shah for this emprise. ❋ Firdausi (2002)

Mazinderan, before whom the sword hath no power and wisdom no avail, neither had Feridoun, learned in magic, or Minuchihr the mighty, ventured on this emprise. ❋ Firdausi (2002)

Quinones, him of the 'Paso,' and the emprise of Mosen Luis de ❋ Unknown (2002)

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