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

The newlyweds subsequently undertook a massive renovation project that resulted in a new, modern home in which to raise their two children, David and Sarah, who arrived in 1961 and 1964, respectively. — Emma Banks, InStyle, 12 July 2026

England is currently undertaking its first complete review of the national curriculum in more than a decade. — Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

More recently, reports suggest Djokovic has undertaken extensive renovations to the property. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 July 2026

The probe, announced this week, is the second major inquiry in three years against global tech firms undertaken by Nigeria, and points to growing global concerns over firms using proprietary third-party content to train AI models. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 10 July 2026