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 Restoration undertaken by Kairos-Film and Reitz-Medien under the supervision of Alexander Kluge. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026 Next weekend’s event is the most ambitious ever undertaken by KSDS, which was founded in 1951 and began its jazz programming in 1973. — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026 It was also revealed that the development of modern capabilities builds on previous testing undertaken through the Maritime Big Play exercise and experimentation series. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026 The trip was undertaken on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II as part of her Platinum Jubilee celebrations. — Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for undertake

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How is this affecting all those people who felt seen and accepted by growing inclusivity?

— Marti Noxon, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Immigration officials did not accept the letters, according to the group.

— Drew Aunkst, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of accept

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Taylor has quickly assumed a leadership role, with her coach using her as an example of expectations.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
Most of the people who are found dead there every year are assumed to be migrants, Hess says, because of the desert’s location on the southern border.

— Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026

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There are also fears the plan may spark a lawsuit as tensions between the states over who shoulders the cuts bubble over.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Summary France's global influence is eroding as the US shifts its geostrategy, expecting allies to shoulder more regional security.

— Kamran Bokhari, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

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