Synonyms of undertake

undertake

verb

ˌən-dər-ˈtāk 

as in to accept

to take to or upon oneself

undertook the responsibility of raising the orphaned children as their own

Synonyms & Similar Words

• accept
• assume
• shoulder
• bear
• embrace
• adopt
• take over
• endorse
• take up
• uphold
• advocate
• acquiesce
• accede
• support
• agree
• stand by
• espouse
• consent
• assent
• back
• champion
• reassume
• reaccept

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• repudiate
• withdraw
• refuse
• renounce
• disavow
• disclaim
• disown
• retract
• reject
• take back
• abjure
• avoid
• recant
• spurn
• decline
• forbear
• turn down
• refrain (from)
• abandon
• relinquish
• bypass
• abstain (from)
• forsake
• detour
• surrender
• unsay
• give up
• backtrack
• back down
• back off
• abnegate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of undertake

Altus eventually agreed to undertake a reconfiguration project that involved removing and replacing the rapid shutdown devices and inspecting and replacing mismatched connectors and all wire management, according to the lawsuit. — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

But members of the city’s police union gathered Tuesday to reiterate their calls for the probe and to call on Ganim to place him on administrative leave while the review is undertaken. — Reginald David, Hartford Courant, 23 Sep. 2026

The financier undertook a campaign to launder his reputation, spending millions — especially donating to scientific research projects — to rehabilitate his image. — Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026

To Moss Mines and other active participants, the National Park City designation is recognition of work Chattanooga has been engaging in for decades—and continues to undertake. — Daliah Singer, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026