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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
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cease complete conclude deny end finish neglect refuse stop
STRONG
break disagree discourage stay
WEAK
abstain forego forget

Example Sentences

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In a debate, Lord Roberts said "these two noble Lords undertake totally different roles on behalf of the Crown and state from any other of the hereditary peers".

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Our sources in Iran were also able to interview a young man who is due to undertake military service.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

The former Juventus boss did not undertake the usual post-match duties having been informed of a family bereavement.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 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

He couldn’t possibly have considered the kind of move he was about to undertake.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz

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