undertook

[uhn-der-took] / ˌʌn dərˈtʊk /

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

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undertook

He specialised in using seismological data to identify nuclear tests, and undertook several projects funded by the US government.

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026

Sabin saw his opportunity and undertook an unprecedented act of cooperation with Cold War-era Russia.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026

This week's Memorial will be McIlroy's last event before this month's US Open at Shinnecock Hills - and he revealed he undertook a scouting mission to the New York course earlier this week.

From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026

In 1968 and 1969, Mr. Rollins undertook other extended breaks to explore his spiritual side in Jamaica, at an ashram in India and in Brooklyn, N.Y.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026

He threw his directional instruments and his maps into a knapsack, and he undertook the reckless adventure.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez