enterprise synonyms

enterprise

n.

  1. A difficult or important project

    undertaking, venture, work, endeavor, performance, scheme, plan, engagement, adventure, affair, business, business venture, company, operation, campaign, action, activity, project, program, cause, crusade, effort, move, risk, hazard, try, task, attempt, pursuit, purpose, speculation, stake.

  2. A venturesome or industrious disposition

    initiative, drive, pluck, industry; see ambition 1, courage 1, force 3.

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