UNDERTAKE Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

undertake

verb

ˌən-dər-ˈtāk

Definition of undertake

as in to accept

to take to or upon oneself undertook the responsibility of raising the orphaned children as their own

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Recent Examples of undertake Last year, Missouri lawmakers undertook redistricting to edge out the state's other Democratic representative, Cleaver, who has represented Kansas City in Congress since 2004. — Caroline Linton, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026 Last year’s total was more like 80 to 100 kids, Fozo said, noting that a local marketing campaign was undertaken this time at local schools as well as partnering with three elementary schools in the area. — David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026 In May, authorities undertook a mass rescue of hundreds of animals, including 165 horses, at a troubled sanctuary in Julian called Villa Chardonnay. — Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026 The president announced the Interior Department would undertake additional renovations to the pool following the Fourth of July. — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for undertake

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Instead of barking back, his commander accepted the boundary and deferred the task to the following week.

— Mark Nevins, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Politico found Donalds accepted $375,000 from two companies and a CEO involved in Project Tango.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of accept

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Ashley Christopher, an attorney and Howard alumna whose son is a sophomore there, thinks Howard shoulders some blame.

— Matt Brown, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026
Moura plays his character with a vague zeal toward protecting his family, albeit no one has asked Jason to shoulder anything alone.

— Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026

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