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Dictionaryundertake
verb

undertake

To agree to do something or begin a task.

Our team undertakes the task of restoring the old theater.

Etymology
underEnglishunder or into commitment
+takeOld Norseto take

Undertake developed the idea of taking a task upon oneself. It expresses accepting responsibility or beginning the work that responsibility requires.

More examples

  • She undertook to pay for the repairs.
  • The city has undertaken a review of its emergency plans.
  • We are undertaking this project with help from local volunteers.

Forms

undertake · undertakes · undertook · undertaken · undertaking

undertaking noun — A task or project someone takes on.

Similar words

attempt
Emphasizes trying rather than accepting responsibility for a task.
begin
Emphasizes starting an activity, not agreeing to carry it out.
assume
Emphasizes accepting a duty or responsibility rather than starting work.