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Synonyms for undertake
ˌʌn dərˈteɪkun·der·take

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English Synonyms and Antonyms0.0 / 0 votes

  1. undertakeverb

    To attempt is to take action somewhat experimentally with the hope and purpose of accomplishing a certain result; to endeavor is to attempt strenuously and with firm and enduring purpose. To attempt expresses a single act; to endeavor, a continuous exertion; we say I will endeavor (not I will attempt) while I live. To attempt is with the view of accomplishing; to essay, with a view of testing our own powers. To undertake is to accept or take upon oneself as an obligation, as some business, labor, or trust; the word often implies complete assurance of success; as, I will undertake to produce the witness. To strive suggests little of the result, much of toil, strain, and contest, in seeking it; I will strive to fulfil your wishes, i. e., I will spare no labor and exertion to do it. Try is the most comprehensive of these words. The original idea of testing or experimenting is not thought of when a man says "I will try." To attempt suggests giving up, if the thing is not accomplished at a stroke; to try implies using other means and studying out other ways if not at first successful. Endeavor is more mild and formal; the pilot in the burning pilot-house does not say "I will endeavor" or "I will attempt to hold the ship to her course," but "I'll try, sir!"

    Synonyms:
    attempt, endeavor, endeavor, essay, strive, try

    Antonyms:
    abandon, dismiss, drop, give up, let go, neglect, omit, overlook, pass by, throw away, throw over, throw up

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms0.0 / 0 votes

  1. undertake

    Synonyms:
    engage, attempt, enter upon, agree, set about, embark, stipulate, project, commence, promise

    Antonyms:
    decline, abandon, drop, discontinue, desist

Princeton's WordNet0.0 / 0 votes

  1. undertake, set about, attemptverb

    enter upon an activity or enterprise

    Synonyms:
    attempt, take in charge, begin, get down, essay, seek, set about, take on, commence, try, start, approach, tackle, get, assay, go about, contract, set out, guarantee, start out

  2. undertake, tackle, take onverb

    accept as a challenge

    "I'll tackle this difficult task"

    Synonyms:
    attempt, admit, meet, adopt, play, accept, encounter, take on, acquire, assume, guarantee, tackle, take in charge, harness, set about, contract, take, take over

  3. undertake, guaranteeverb

    promise to do or accomplish

    "guarantee to free the prisoners"

    Synonyms:
    take in charge, vouch, tackle, take on, attempt, set about, guarantee, ensure, insure, contract, assure, warrant, secure

  4. contract, undertakeverb

    enter into a contractual arrangement

    Synonyms:
    set about, sign, take in charge, condense, concentrate, sign up, attempt, abbreviate, constrict, shorten, press, shrink, contract, foreshorten, cut, guarantee, take on, squeeze, get, compress, reduce, take, abridge, sign on, tackle, narrow, compact

  5. undertake, take in chargeverb

    accept as a charge

    Synonyms:
    take in charge, tackle, take on, attempt, set about, guarantee, contract

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How to use undertake in a sentence?

  1. Hugh White:

    The thought that Indonesia could be taken over by IS is just absurd, but the idea that Islamic State could undertake terrorist operations in Indonesia aimed at destabilizing it, that is entirely possible.

  2. Jimmy Carter:

    If I were just 80 years old, if I was 15 years younger, I don't believe I could undertake the duties I experienced when I was President.

  3. Alfred North Whitehead:

    It requires a very unusual mind to undertake the analysis of the obvious.

  4. Buckingham Palace:

    The Duke will also undertake engagements in Beijing and elsewhere to promote UK-China relations, people-to-people links, and in support of his work to combat the illegal wildlife trade and support wildlife conservation.

  5. Gavin Ralston:

    Some of the sovereign funds now have significant resources to undertake the necessary due diligence for deals of that size - they're becoming more confident.


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