undertake

Meaning

to commit to and begin a task or project; to take on responsibility

To agree to do or begin to do something important or difficult.

Example Sentences

She decided to undertake a challenging project.

She undertook the responsibility of organizing the event.

Example Expressions

undertake a mission

Synonyms

begin, commence, start, embark, assume, accept, commit

Entry 1

begin, commence, start, embark

Entry 2

assume, accept, commit, embark

Antonyms

abandon, quit, avoid, refuse, reject

Entry 1

abandon, quit, avoid

Entry 2

refuse, reject

Collocations

undertake project, undertake responsibility, undertake task, undertake mission, undertake journey, undertake a task, undertake a journey

Entry 1

undertake project, undertake responsibility, undertake task, undertake mission, undertake journey

Entry 2

undertake responsibility, undertake a task, undertake a journey