Hypertext Webster Gateway: "Enterprise"

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)

Enterprise \En"ter*prise\, v. i.
To undertake an enterprise, or something hazardous or
difficult. [R.] --Pope.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)

Enterprise \En"ter*prise\, n. [F. enterprise, fr. entreprendre
to undertake; entre between (L. inter) + prendre to take. See
{Inter}, and {Emprise}.]
1. That which is undertaken; something attempted to be
performed; a work projected which involves activity,
courage, energy, and the like; a bold, arduous, or
hazardous attempt; an undertaking; as, a manly enterprise;
a warlike enterprise. --Shak.

Their hands can not perform their enterprise. --Job
v. 12.

2. Willingness or eagerness to engage in labor which requires
boldness, promptness, energy, and like qualities; as, a
man of great enterprise.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)

Enterprise \En"ter*prise\, v. t.
1. To undertake; to begin and attempt to perform; to venture
upon. [R.]

The business must be enterprised this night.
--Dryden.

What would I not renounce or enterprise for you!
--T. Otway.

2. To treat with hospitality; to entertain. [Obs.]

Him at the threshold met, and well did enterprise.
--Spenser.

From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)

enterprise
n 1: a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that
requires effort or boldness); "he had doubts about the
whole enterprise" [syn: {endeavor}, {endeavour}]
2: an organization created for business ventures; "a growing
enterprise must have a bold leader"
3: readiness to embark on bold new ventures [syn: {enterprisingness},
{initiative}, {go-ahead}]


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