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- pronunciation:
- uhn
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teIk
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Grammatical Patterns, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
undertaking, undertook, undertaken |
| definition 1: |
to take on (a task, project, challenge or the like); decide or start to do.
This is the second large project she's undertaken this year.I don't want to undertake such an important task if I can't give it my full attention.
- synonyms:
- embark on, enter upon, set about, start
- similar words:
- approach, assume, attempt, begin, commence, essay, tackle, try
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| definition 2: |
to promise or obligate oneself to do (something).
The carpenter undertook to finish the work within two weeks.[verb + infinitive
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- synonyms:
- commit to, shoulder
- similar words:
- covenant, essay, guarantee, promise, vow
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| related words: |
commit, contract, endeavor, engage, inaugurate, propose, pursue, seek, start, venture |
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