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enterprising

/ˈɛntəprʌɪzɪŋ/verb

To take on a bold task; to begin and attempt something ambitious or risky.

Example sentence

  • Few merchants would consider enterprising such a long trading voyage without backers.

As an adjective it praises initiative and resourcefulness: an enterprising student finds a way. The verb use defined here is archaic.

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