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Definitions

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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"Our priority on appointment is to ensure continuity of service while we undertake a detailed review of the business."

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Some of the men had to undertake intimate examinations and almost all of them spent periods of time on police bail or were released under investigation, it added.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

These demarcate dates at which relative power-unit performance will be assessed, with those trailing by more than specific amounts of performance given the chance to undertake extra development.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Few people lobbied Trump to undertake the riskiest gambit of his presidency as effectively as the hawkish and persistent Graham, who over a decade has held a sometimes close, sometimes tumultuous relationship with Trump.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

“Is that so? Wonderful. I hope you will allow me to offer you some refreshment before you undertake your task.”

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo

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