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

Example Sentences

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Until hours before the first strike, Emirati officials undertook intensive diplomatic efforts from Tehran to Washington.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

The company reaffirmed its strong commitment to equality of opportunity in employment and undertook to ensure that its management and staff are aware of their obligations under equality law.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

In 2025, UN human rights staff working in 87 countries undertook more than 5,000 human rights monitoring missions -- down from 11,000 in 2024.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

But for the next 50 years, Bamberger undertook a vigorous process of habitat restoration.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

He undertook the very difficult task of shoving a chair over to the window.

From "The Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka