as in to accept
to take to or upon oneself
undertook the responsibility of raising the orphaned children as their own
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Recent Examples of undertake
Witkoff has undertaken multiple trips to Russia this year.
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David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
Afterwards, Pakistani and Chinese astronauts will enter the Tiangong space station together and undertake a series of short-duration missions over the next few years, according to CMSE officials.
—Julian Dossett, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The new season involves a prison break and follows a criminal group, the Phantom Gang, undertaking more daring heists while being pursued by the cops.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2025
As a family: Consider whether this is the right time to undertake major expenditures such as a new car or an expensive vacation.
—Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
Afterwards, Pakistani and Chinese astronauts will enter the Tiangong space station together and undertake a series of short-duration missions over the next few years, according to CMSE officials.
—Julian Dossett, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The new season involves a prison break and follows a criminal group, the Phantom Gang, undertaking more daring heists while being pursued by the cops.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2025
As a family: Consider whether this is the right time to undertake major expenditures such as a new car or an expensive vacation.
—Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undertake
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Ja-young not only realizes what’s going on but accepts her grandson’s decision, becoming a reluctant ally in the charade.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
19 Apr. 2025
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Cash only: The Desert Bar doesn't accept credit or debit cards.—
Tiffany Acosta,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Kevin Brazile, in a tentative ruling issued on Thursday, denied CBS’ bid for a court order that would’ve temporarily blocked Sony’s efforts from assuming distribution.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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And there’s usually some wiggle room, a premium being paid to reap future opportunities or a discount to assume some risk.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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And families now shoulder 48% of college expenses with their income and investments, up from 38% a decade ago, according to a report by J.P. Morgan Asset Management.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2025
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That’s not the case when Amelia shoulders the narrative.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Undertake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undertake. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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