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went about

VERB

undertake

Synonyms

STRONGEST

set about

WEAK

approach be employed begin devote oneself to engage in get busy with occupy oneself with tackle work at

Example Sentences

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They went about it in a different way, though.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Though not one of the standout stars of Sir Alex Ferguson's reign, the legendary Scottish boss loved his fellow countryman for the understated way he went about his job.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

“So, top executives at the NHL went about manufacturing one.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

The cricket was short and sharp, very tricky, heavily favoured to the bowlers, but today we went about it exactly the right way.

From Barron's • Dec. 27, 2025

In that ruin of a house, she went about her coquetry, applying her dyes, her pomander and pouncet-box.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson