UNDERTAKING Synonyms: 133 Similar and Opposite Words

undertaking 1 of 2

noun

Definition of undertaking

as in endeavor

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as in contract

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as in initiative

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undertaking

2 of 2

verb

present participle of undertake

as in accepting

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

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Recent Examples of undertaking

Noun

Finishing the story would prove to be a massive undertaking, though. — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026 Mannion’s overhaul of the system was always going to be a big undertaking, especially considering this is the first-time offensive coordinator’s first time managing this responsibility. — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Verb

Over the years, George has been undertaking more and more royal engagements, sometimes with one of both of his siblings, and sometimes solo with either his father or mother. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 22 July 2026 With Erwin Hymer serving as the sitting professor of that class, group brand Bürstner has stepped up as its star research assistant, undertaking one market-evolving project after another. — New Atlas, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for undertaking

Recent Examples of Synonyms for undertaking

Noun

Any lingering hope that Netanyahu could be convinced to take part in such an endeavor now looks for the birds.

— Andrew Carey, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Market research is a costly and time-consuming endeavor, with global spending expected to exceed $116 billion by 2030.

— David Prosser, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of endeavor

Noun

The ‘seven-year jinx’ — the K-pop industry’s shorthand for the contract expiration point at which groups typically fracture — did not claim TWICE on schedule, but in a way, has just claimed its first member now.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Bally's has threatened to sue the city over the potential expansion of video gambling terminals in the city, which the company said is a breach of its contract.

— Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of contract

Noun

Sustainability initiatives With the ship redo, Windstar added more energy efficient engines that reduce emissions of nitrous and sulfur oxides Advanced wastewater treatment systems were also installed.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
The Project has transformed tragedy into opportunity and remembrance into action, creating programs and initiatives designed to empower young people, strengthen communities, and open doors that too often remain closed.

— Doug Myers, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of initiative

Verb

Individualist societies typically focus on independence within social groups, encouraging personal expression, and are more accepting of differences — and are typically found in Western countries, according to studies.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
To combat this, job seekers are urged to ask detailed questions about role changes, daily challenges, and expectations from multiple interviewers, ensuring radical transparency before accepting an offer.

— Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of accepting

Noun

Licata and other administrators started the day at the district’s bus barn, voicing excitement and assurance that operations would be orderly for students’ return to the classroom.

— Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Aug. 2026
The 1999 assurances that investment returns would cover the costs of the massive pension benefit increase were absurd.

— Daniel Borenstein, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of assurance

Noun

Seat counts have stopped predicting anything, which means the pricing model underneath thirty years of enterprise software is now unstable in both directions, and everybody selling it knows.

— Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
The four suspects all face a charge of engaging in a continuing criminal gang, organization or enterprise.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of enterprise

Verb

Founders often focus heavily on maximizing valuation, assuming that securing the highest purchase price is the primary objective.

— Amit Jain, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Bloomberg claimed today that OpenAI will reveal its speaker this year and release it in 2027, assuming Apple’s lawsuit doesn’t disrupt those plans.

— Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026

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