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1. undertake
verb. ['ˈʌndɝˌteɪk'] enter upon an activity or enterprise.
Synonyms
- attempt
- set about
- initiate
Antonyms
- wetness
- unsoundness
- guilt
- astigmatism
Etymology
- undertaken (Middle English (1100-1500))
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Rhymes with Undertake
- beefsteak
- heartache
- homestake
- intake
- outtake
- outtake
- overtake
- sweepstake
- uptake
Sentences with undertake
1. Verb, non-3rd person singular present
All of these loves play a role in the various relationships people undertake.
2. Adjective
Each year, charitable book projects such as this undertake massive donation drives for new and gently used books.
3. Verb, base form
As such, it is a great time for eighth-graders to undertake a research project.
Quotes about undertake
1. Friendship is an arrangement by which we undertake to exchange small favors for big ones.
- Charles de Montesquieu
2. Writing a book is a horrible, exhausting struggle, like a long bout with some painful illness. One would never undertake such a thing if one were not driven on by some demon whom one can neither resist nor understand.
- George Orwell
3. Freedom is a heavy load, a great and strange burden for the spirit to undertake. It is not easy. It is not a gift given, but a choice made, and the choice may be a hard one. The road goes upward towards the light; but the laden traveler may never reach the end of it.
- Ursula K. Le Guin, The Tombs of Atuan
2. undertake
verb. ['ˈʌndɝˌteɪk'] promise to do or accomplish.
Synonyms
- subvent
- guarantee
- assure
- promise
- underwrite
Antonyms
- forget
- disqualify
- take away
- abnormality
Etymology
- undertaken (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. undertake
verb. ['ˈʌndɝˌteɪk'] accept as a challenge.
Synonyms
- face up
- confront
- take on
- rise
- tackle
Antonyms
- innocence
- disorderliness
- order
- comfort
Etymology
- undertaken (Middle English (1100-1500))
4. undertake
verb. ['ˈʌndɝˌteɪk'] enter into a contractual arrangement.
Synonyms
- specify
- hire
- charter
- qualify
- condition
- sign
- contract
- rent
- assure
- stipulate
- promise
Antonyms
- contract
- generalize
- fire
- employer
Etymology
- undertaken (Middle English (1100-1500))
5. undertake
verb. ['ˈʌndɝˌteɪk'] accept as a charge.
Synonyms
- take in charge
- go for
- consent
Antonyms
- safety
- improvement
- stigmatism
- impurity
Etymology
- undertaken (Middle English (1100-1500))