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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The facility will deliver care for zoo animals, monitor emerging diseases in the wild and undertake conservation work such as health-checking wildlife including hazel dormice before releases into the wild.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Mr. Warsh promised to undertake a major “data project” regarding inflation soon after taking office if confirmed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Last month, activist investor Irenic Capital Management, which has built an approximately 2.5% stake in Snap, urged the company’s leadership to undertake a series of measures aimed at improving its valuation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Initially she used sub-contractors to undertake her projects, but she soon realised she was being taken advantage of.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

I, whose prowess in the water barely transcended a doggy paddle, undertake a swim of such scale that it could be traced on the map!

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo

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