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UNDERTAKE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Undertake.

How to pronounce undertake:

US

Undertake - as a verb

Enter upon an activity or enterprise

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
attemptset about

Accept as a challenge

Example: "I'll tackle this difficult task"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tackletake on
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
confrontfaceface up
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Promise to do or accomplish

Example: "Guarantee to free the prisoners"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
guarantee
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
assurepromise
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Enter into a contractual arrangement

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contract
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
assurepromise
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Accept as a charge

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
take in charge

Example Sentences

"She has decided to undertake the project on her own."
"The company will undertake a thorough investigation into the matter."
"He agreed to undertake the responsibility of organizing the event."
"The government plans to undertake major infrastructure development."
"They were reluctant to undertake such a dangerous mission."
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Word Game Points

Is UNDERTAKE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, undertake is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

UNDERTAKE has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is UNDERTAKE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, undertake is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
UNDERTAKE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is UNDERTAKE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, undertake is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
UNDERTAKE has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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