Synonyms for
Enterprise
Definition
Enterprise means a big and important project or activity that requires a lot of effort and planning.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- business enterprise
- social enterprise
- new enterprise
- small enterprise
- large enterprise
- joint enterprise
- commercial enterprise
- economic enterprise
Word family
noun enterprise
verb enterprising
Usage note
Often refers to a business or company, but can also mean a bold or difficult undertaking. The adjective 'enterprising' describes someone who is willing to take on new and difficult projects.
Example sentences
- The construction of the new stadium was a big enterprise that took several years to complete.
- Starting a new business is a risky enterprise, but it can also be very rewarding.
- Our school is planning a fundraising enterprise to help buy new playground equipment.
- The company's latest enterprise aims to reduce its carbon footprint by 50%.
- The government is funding a new research enterprise to find a cure for cancer.
Quotes
Success in any endeavor requires single-minded attention to detail and total concentration.
The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team.
The continued success of any great enterprise is dependent on the people who work for it.