UNDERTAKE Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

undertake

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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 In reality, one of the largest AI initiatives HR will undertake is the modernization of decades of policies, procedures, FAQs and knowledge articles. — Chakkry Arunachalam, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026 The committee interviewed three firms, Black told me, and then selected Andrew Levander, at Dechert, to undertake the investigation. — William D. Cohan, ARTnews.com, 8 Sep. 2026 The charitable work of the Duke and Duchess is a personal matter for them both and undertaken in their private capacity. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 8 Sep. 2026 Federal, state and tribal fishery programs have since undertaken major hatchery restocking and predator control efforts and even helped wild fish navigate waterfalls to reach spawning grounds in some cases. — Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for undertake

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California's next governor will ultimately determine whether to accept or reject the board's recommendation.

— Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
The network’s announcement did not mention who from the band would be on hand to accept the award.

— Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of accept

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On the other hand, some royal enthusiasts believe Meghan won’t be as reckless as people assume.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 5 Sep. 2026
Rather than assuming one is more affordable or comprehensive than the other, compare the specific coverages, exclusions, deductibles, premiums and repair-shop requirements between any two plans.

— Brian Sloan, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026

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Carr has all the tools, and he’ll be asked to shoulder more of the load this season after Notre Dame lost its two first-round running backs, Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price, and four of its top five pass catchers.

— Antonio Morales, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Teacher coverage has fallen sharply, uniforms meet just a fraction of demand, forcing officials to recruit retirees and students while parents shoulder school meals and supplies once guaranteed by Cuba’s vaunted system.

— Dánica Coto, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

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