undertake

CEFRB2

/ˌʌndəˈteɪk/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To accept responsibility for a task or activity.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To commit oneself (to an obligation, activity etc.).

Examples

  • I have a mind to undertake the work.

  • Whatever we may undertake, diligence is important.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
3

Also pronounced

  • /ˌɐndəˈtæɪk/

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To pass a slower moving vehicle on the curbside rather than on the side closest to oncoming traffic.

  2. To take upon oneself; to start, to embark on (a specific task etc.).

  3. To pledge; to assert, assure; to dare say.

More examples

In context

  • He undertook to exercise more in future.

  • This said, he sat; and expectation held His look suspense, awaiting who appeared To second, or oppose, or undertake The perilous attempt.

  • […] if King Lewis vouchsafe to furnish us With some few bands of chosen soldiers, I’ll undertake to land them on our coast And force the tyrant from his seat by war.

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Origin

verb

From Middle English undertaken; equivalent to under- + take (after undernim).