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emprise

/ɛmˈpɹaɪz/

Rhymes with -eɪz

Where it comes from

Noun is from Middle English emprise, from Old French emprise, emprinse, from Late Latin *imprensa, from Latin in- + prehendere (“to take”). The verb is from emprisen, from the same source.

noun emprises · emprize

archaic An enterprise or endeavor, especially a quest or adventure. [N]oble minds of yore allyed were, / In braue poursuit of cheualrous emprize, / That none did others safety despize […]
archaic The qualities which prompt one to undertake difficult and dangerous exploits; chivalric prowess. I love thy courage yet, and bold emprise; / But here thy sword can do thee little stead.

verb emprises · emprising · emprised · emprize

obsolete To undertake.

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@misc{emprise_2026,
  title = {emprise},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/emprise},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}