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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"Forcing displaced people to undertake unsafe and involuntary returns is a human rights violation," Turk stressed.

From Barron's

Her website still says that she began her teaching career in further education "whilst undertaking a PhD at the University of Liverpool".

From BBC

Post-excavation analysis will now be undertaken and the results published to ensure a proper record of the discovery is made.

From BBC

Then he would be deployed to "Africa" to undertake tactical reconnaissance.

From Barron's

Selling a family home isn’t just a financial undertaking — it’s also emotional.

From MarketWatch