Definitions

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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Investors undertake these projects only when they believe stable market access will exist throughout the life of designing, constructing, and operating a new facility.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

The COVID-19 pandemic gave Korkejian the stillness to undertake it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

It must undertake a holistic review of the countries in question.

From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026

The Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States undertake to negotiate and reach a final agreement within a maximum period of 60 days, extendable by mutual consent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

There were more important things to attend to now than petty conflicts— namely, the many exotic dangers of the journey we were about to undertake.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs

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