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

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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Bury said assistant manager Tim Lees would take charge of the side on an interim basis while the board undertakes "a wider review of club operations".

From BBC

The Commerce Department review was undertaken on the premise that America’s dependence on imported computer chips threatens national security.

From MarketWatch

The U.S. economy is in for a “rebuilding season” next year, much like those undertaken by your favorite sports teams.

From Barron's

Gareth Wordingham, customer, product and innovation lead at GEL, said it was "the biggest customer feedback survey we have undertaken in a decade".

From BBC

Gradually adjusting interest rates “will ultimately lead to the success of the efforts undertaken by the government and the bank thus far,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

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