Synonyms of undertook

undertook

verb

past tense of undertake

as in assumed

to take to or upon oneself

undertook the responsibility of raising the orphaned children as their own

Synonyms & Similar Words

• assumed
• accepted
• shouldered
• embraced
• bore
• adopted
• took over
• advocated
• consented
• endorsed
• championed
• acquiesced
• assented
• acceded
• agreed
• took up
• upheld
• backed
• stood by
• espoused
• supported
• reassumed
• reaccepted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• refused
• withdrew
• repudiated
• disavowed
• renounced
• disclaimed
• declined
• rejected
• retracted
• disowned
• took back
• recanted
• abjured
• spurned
• turned down
• avoided
• forbore
• abandoned
• bypassed
• refrained (from)
• relinquished
• abstained (from)
• detoured
• forsook
• surrendered
• gave up
• backtracked
• unsaid
• backed off
• backed down
• abnegated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of undertook

Last year, Missouri lawmakers undertook redistricting to edge out the state's other Democratic representative, Cleaver, who has represented Kansas City in Congress since 2004. — Caroline Linton, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026

In May, authorities undertook a mass rescue of hundreds of animals, including 165 horses, at a troubled sanctuary in Julian called Villa Chardonnay. — Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026

This year marked a major step in her recovery as the Princess of Wales undertook her first royal visit abroad since her diagnosis, visiting Reggio Emilia in northern Italy to learn about their approach to early childhood learning. — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

The 59-year-old education activist Sonam Wangchuk undertook a 26-day hunger strike in support of the movement. — Penny Abeywardena, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

The most notable travels were by Faxian and Xuanzang, two Chinese Buddhist monks who undertook arduous journeys to India to learn more about the region and its culture. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 July 2026

That happened as recently as 2024, when House lawmakers undertook an effort with the backing of several in GOP leadership to form a federal debt commission that would include tackling the solvency of Social Security and Medicare. — ABC News, 14 July 2026

The European Union undertook formal reviews of both the consolidation of assets and its reliance on foreign investors, which are set to conclude soon. — David Folkenflik, NPR, 13 July 2026

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