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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The Vatican said in a statement Leo undertook the tour "in a spirit of reflection and listening, with deep respect for the place and for the faith of those who gather there in prayer".

From BBC

Lutnick became a prominent face of the tragedy and undertook rebuilding the firm, in part by leaning on new innovations in finance.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mr. Blackwood took a similar approach to his own work, which he often undertook with his brother, Christian, a cameraman, director and producer.

From New York Times

Clinton said that his administration had begun reviewing its position on Haitian refugees before Mr. Robinson undertook his protest.

From Washington Post

Schmidt undertook the herculean task of capturing and measuring juvenile eels across the Northern Atlantic and published his results a century ago.

From Salon