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undertake
verb un·der·take \ˌən-dər-ˈtāk\
: to begin or attempt (something)
: to agree or promise to do (something)
un·der·took\-ˈtu̇k\un·der·tak·en\-ˈtā-kən\un·der·tak·ing
Full Definition of UNDERTAKE
transitive verb
1
: to take upon oneself : set about : attempt <undertake a task> <undertake to learn to swim>
2
: to put oneself under obligation to perform; also : to accept as a charge or responsibility <the lawyer who undertook the case>
3
intransitive verb
archaic : to give surety or assume responsibility
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First Known Use of UNDERTAKE
14th century
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Rhymes with UNDERTAKE
aerobrake, bellyache, coaster brake, coffee break, coral snake, double take, garter snake, give-and-take, Great Bear Lake, Great Salt Lake, griddle cake, halterbreak, johnnycake, kittiwake, make-or-break, marble cake, microquake, overtake, patty-cake, plumber's snake, put-and-take, rattlesnake, Reindeer Lake, silver hake, station break, stomachache, wapentake, water snake, wedding cake, wideawake
UNDERTAKE Defined for Kids
undertake
verb un·der·take \ˌən-dər-ˈtāk\
un·der·took \-ˈtu̇k\un·der·tak·en \-ˈtā-kən\un·der·tak·ing
Definition of UNDERTAKE for Kids
1
: to plan or try to accomplish <They undertook a trip around the world.>
2
: to take on as a responsibility : agree <I undertake to deliver your package.>
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