Undertake

Pronunciation: /ˈʌndərˌteɪk/

Undertake (verb)

  1. to begin doing a job or task, often with responsibility.
  2. to agree or promise to do something.

Examples

  • They decided to undertake the project with enthusiasm.
  • She will undertake the responsibility of organizing the event.

Common collocations: undertake a project, undertake a task, undertake an assignment, undertake to do, undertake a commitment

Synonyms of Undertake

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Undertake

  • giving up a responsibility or task
  • declining to take on a task