|
|
un·der·take
 undertake
- pronunciation:
- uhn
d
 r
teIk
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
undertaken, undertaking, undertook |
| definition 1: |
to decide or start to do.
Sometimes I undertake more projects than I can finish.
- synonyms:
- embark on, enter upon, start
- similar words:
- approach, assume, attempt, begin, commence, tackle, try
|
| definition 2: |
to promise or obligate oneself to do.
The carpenter undertook to finish the work within two weeks.- synonyms:
- commit to
- similar words:
- guarantee, promise, vow
|
| related words: |
commit, endeavor, inaugurate, propose, pursue, seek, start, venture |
|
|