emprise

A knight performs an act of emprise to rescue a villager.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A chivalrous or heroic enterprise: "emprise" refers to an adventurous, daring, or noble undertaking, often associated with knights or heroic deeds.
   • A bold or risky venture: It can also denote any ambitious or hazardous project requiring courage.

Usage Examples

• (A chivalrous and dangerous mission.)
• (A bold and ambitious project.)

Advanced Usage

• "to engage in an emprise": to commit to a noble or risky endeavor.

  • The explorers engaged in an emprise to map the uncharted jungle. (They undertook a dangerous and adventurous task.)

• "a high emprise": an elevated or prestigious undertaking.

  • Building the cathedral was a high emprise that required generations of work. (A noble and significant project.)

Variants and Related Words

• Emprize (n): an alternative spelling of "emprise," used in older or poetic contexts.

  • He sought fame through a glorious emprize. (A heroic deed.)

• Enterprising (adj): showing initiative and willingness to undertake new or risky projects.

  • She is an enterprising businesswoman. (She is bold and resourceful.)

Synonyms

• Adventure: an unusual and exciting experience or activity.
• Quest: a long or arduous search for something.
• Undertaking: a task or project, especially one that is important or difficult.

Related Idioms

• "to take up an emprise": to accept a challenge or begin a noble endeavor.

  • The young prince took up the emprise of uniting the warring kingdoms. (He accepted the challenge.)

• "an emprise of honor": a venture motivated by noble principles.

  • Defending the weak was an emprise of honor for the knight. (A venture based on chivalry.)