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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Embarking on this undertaking may sound daunting but that’s what Greenberg thrives on.

From Los Angeles Times

On Tuesday, Tod's submitted to a Milan court a list of measures it was undertaking to reinforce its supply chain, including the creation of a platform to better trace supplier activity and expanded audits.

From Barron's

Some analysts say Iran has undertaken some work that could allow it to resume enrichment eventually—and has taken measures to protect what is left of its nuclear sites against renewed U.S. strikes.

From The Wall Street Journal

Now is the time to undertake a full strategic revision of military spending, geared toward the new realities of hybrid and drone warfare.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the meantime, Wiatrowski said the agency has undertaken a number of initiatives to improve virtually everything it does.

From MarketWatch

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