undertook

[uhn-der-took] / ˌʌn dərˈtʊk /

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

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undertook

That same month, two of the adopted children of Hollywood divorcees Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt undertook an important legal step in the process to drop their father's surname, something they began earlier this year.

From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026

He specialised in using seismological data to identify nuclear tests, and undertook several projects funded by the US government.

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026

Despite frequent bouts of seasickness, Field undertook dozens of crossings between New York and London, seeking investors and cultivating government support.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026

But even as Steyer undertook his public transformation from investor to climate activist, his firm continued to make decisions out of step with his newfound commitment.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2026

“Have you ever seen a messenger you once sent to me,” I inquired, “since he undertook that trust?”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens