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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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He went about this by making a virtue of past differences, saying the strength of the relationship was demonstrated by its ability to overcome disagreements.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Rennie was also highly respected during his three years at Glasgow Warriors, where he took the team to the Pro14 final in 2019, and went about his business in a calm, considered way.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 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

It went about as well as one might expect.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2025

Wherever he went about the island, he wore Amanda’s scarf around his neck, the ends tied in a knot.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig