Entrepreneur

Pronunciation: /ɑn.trə.prəˈnɝ/

Definitions of entrepreneur

noun a person who organizes and operates a business or businesses, taking on greater than normal financial risks in order to do so

Example Sentences

A1 An entrepreneur is someone who starts their own business.

A2 Many entrepreneurs take risks to achieve success in their ventures.

B1 The entrepreneur pitched his business idea to potential investors.

B2 Successful entrepreneurs often have a strong network of contacts.

C1 The entrepreneur's innovative approach revolutionized the industry.

C2 The entrepreneur's latest startup was valued at millions of dollars within a year.

Examples of entrepreneur in a Sentence

formal The entrepreneur presented a detailed business plan to potential investors.

informal The entrepreneur is always coming up with new ideas for startups.

slang That entrepreneur is a real go-getter when it comes to business.

figurative The entrepreneur planted the seeds of innovation and watched them grow into successful ventures.

Grammatical Forms of entrepreneur

• plural: entrepreneurs
• comparative: more entrepreneurial
• superlative: most entrepreneurial
• present tense: entrepreneur
• future tense: will entrepreneur
• perfect tense: have entrepreneured
• continuous tense: is entrepreneuring
• singular: entrepreneur
• positive degree: entrepreneurial
• infinitive: to entrepreneur
• gerund: entrepreneuring
• participle: entrepreneuring

Origin and Evolution of entrepreneur

First Known Use: 1852 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'entrepreneur' originated from the French word 'entreprendre', which means 'to undertake'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe someone who takes on risks and starts a business venture, the term 'entrepreneur' has evolved to encompass a broader range of activities related to innovation, creativity, and leadership in the business world.