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

Example Sentences

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According to the prosecution, Yuen and Wai "undertook surveillance on her address, as if they were a legitimate UK police operation".

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

She was invited in and says that a midwife undertook a well-being check on her but didn't monitor her baby.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

Swiss food giant Nestle also undertook a recall of several batches of infant formula in the UK at the start of January as a precaution.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

But for the next 50 years, Bamberger undertook a vigorous process of habitat restoration.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

Fired with a housewifely wish to see her storeroom stocked with homemade preserves, she undertook to put up her own currant jelly.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott