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went about

VERB

undertake

Synonyms

STRONGEST

set about

WEAK

approach be employed begin devote oneself to engage in get busy with occupy oneself with tackle work at

Example Sentences

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He went about this by making a virtue of past differences, saying the strength of the relationship was demonstrated by its ability to overcome disagreements.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

He testified that he went about 200 to 300 feet up, to where piles of hose were being dropped.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

In the surrounding area, residents went about their business, shops were open and taxis were operating.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

Seats in the center’s concert hall went about a third unfilled in the NSO’s first subscription concert of the season Oct.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

Wherever he went about the island, he wore Amanda’s scarf around his neck, the ends tied in a knot.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig