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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Until hours before the first strike, Emirati officials undertook intensive diplomatic efforts from Tehran to Washington.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From BBC

But it resurfaced when its owners presented it for tests at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, which undertook a two-year examination.

From BBC

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

From BBC

The company reaffirmed its strong commitment to equality of opportunity in employment and undertook to ensure that its management and staff are aware of their obligations under equality law.

From BBC