Undertake
/ˌʌndərˈteɪk/
Definitions
- (v.) To commit oneself to and begin a responsibility or task.
The contractor agreed to undertake the renovation project.
- (v.) To promise or guarantee to do something.
The company undertook to complete the delivery by Monday.
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- undertakes
- undertook
- undertaken
- undertaking
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Commentary
Often used in formal agreements to express binding commitment to an action or responsibility.
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