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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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They went about it in a different way, though.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

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

The cricket was short and sharp, very tricky, heavily favoured to the bowlers, but today we went about it exactly the right way.

From Barron's • Dec. 27, 2025

Inside the cottage three figures went about their tasks, but not one of them resembled Orddu, Orwen, or Orgoch.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander