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undertake

[uhn-der-teyk] / ˌʌn dərˈteɪk /
VERB
attempt, engage in
Synonyms
STRONGEST
begin commence guarantee initiate launch offer shoulder tackle try
STRONG
agree bargain commit contract covenant devote embark endeavor hazard move pledge promise stake stipulate venture volunteer
WEAK
address oneself answer for commit oneself enter upon fall into go about go for go in for go into have a hand in have a try make a run at pitch in set about set in motion set out take on take the plunge take upon oneself try out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cease complete conclude deny end finish neglect refuse stop
STRONG
break disagree discourage stay
WEAK
abstain forego forget

Example Sentences

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Tudor, 47, did not undertake post-match media duties after the defeat by Forest because of the death of his father.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Meynell previously said she would continue to undertake duties in relation to the inquiry and give evidence, if asked to.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

"Due to ongoing infrastructure defects, we have closed a number of rooms in recent weeks to undertake both planned refurbishment as well as responding to a number of defects."

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

The king-in-waiting traveled to Scotland to engage in the kind of public performances that modern royals are expected to undertake in front of clicking photographers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

To repair a man’s soul and deepest heart—to reverse an irreversible trade—might be far, far more than Matty could possibly undertake.

From "Messenger" by Lois Lowry

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.