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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Even as the Palisades and Altadena rebuild, local governments only undertook limited efforts to water recovering trees.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

But even as Steyer undertook his public transformation from investor to climate activist, his firm continued to make decisions out of step with his newfound commitment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Racing engineer Owen Wyn Owens undertook the work at his garage in Capel Curig and Babs has since been displayed at the Pendine Museum of Speed.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

In 1997, while working as one, he undertook a personal weekend project documenting shuttered New York subway power stations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

After all the trouble and risk we undertook to get the money, it became useless.

From "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah