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undertake

[uhn-der-teyk] / ˌʌn dərˈteɪk /
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
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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 central bank said it will undertake an internal recruiting process to fill the vacancies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

The former Juventus boss did not undertake the usual post-match duties having been informed of a family bereavement.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

"The minimum levels of checks on staff that the provider must undertake are also set out in the Early Years Foundation Stage," they said.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

These demarcate dates at which relative power-unit performance will be assessed, with those trailing by more than specific amounts of performance given the chance to undertake extra development.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

It seems increasingly likely that I really will undertake the expedition that has been preoccupying my imagination now for some days.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.