Synonyms for undertake
ˌʌn dərˈteɪkun·der·take

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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

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1. undertake

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

   Antonyms:
   decline, abandon, drop, discontinue, desist

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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

Matched Categories

1. • Accept
   • Confront
   • Promise

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:1.0 / 1 vote

1. undertakeverb

   Synonyms:
   attempt, set about, engage in, embark in, enter upon, take in hand, take upon one's self, take on one's shoulders

2. undertakeverb

   Synonyms:
   engage, agree, stipulate, bargain, promise, be bound, be sworn, pledge one's self, pledge one's word, plight one's word, pass one's word, take upon one's self

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1. List of paraphrases for "undertake":

   take, initiate, conduct, perform, engage, commit, undertaking, embark, entreprendre, make, assume, begin, launch, proceed, conducting, adopt, start, commence, pursue, implement

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How to use undertake in a sentence?

1. Richard Willard Armour:

   Self-pity gets you nowhere. One must have the adventurous daring to accept oneself as a bundle of possibilities and undertake the most interesting game in the world -- making the most of one's best.

2. Anonymous:

   Whatever you undertake, act with prudence, and consider the consequences.

3. Phil Robertson:

   She's done nothing wrong and should be immediately released and allowed to undertake the consultations she planned with the Malaysian government and civil society groups.

4. Yanzhong Huang:

   This provides a strong incentive for them to undertake heavy-handed, extreme preemptive measures, in the coming month and a half, we're going to see more cities under lockdown.

5. Bonaro Overstreet:

   Perhaps the most important thing we can undertake toward the reduction of fear is to make it easier for people to accept themselves to like themselves.