Definitions

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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The "dignified transfer" of bodies of American service members is one of the most solemn duties undertaken by a US president.

From Barron's

The parole board said it cannot comment on individual cases but parole reviews are "undertaken thoroughly and with extreme care" and "protecting the public is our number one priority".

From BBC

A dignified transfer is one of the most solemn duties undertaken by a US president.

From Barron's

It is such a massive undertaking, such a logistical complication to train a team and take them up to Alaska and run the race.

From Literature

Only upon Jobs’s return in 1997 did the company undertake a strategy that would make it appeal to a much larger audience.

From The Wall Street Journal

undertake

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