undertake

Meanings

• verb

  take on a task or responsibility; carry out an action or project.

  - "I will undertake the project."
  - "The company undertook to reduce emissions."

• verb

  take in hand, assume, or accept as a responsibility or duty.

  - "He undertook to pay the bills."
  - "She undertook to look after her elderly parents."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with undertake
take , ake , make , cake , fake , rake

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Variants

List of all variants of undertake that leads to same result
undertake , undertaken , undertakes , undertaking , undertook

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

undertook, undertook, undertook, undertook, undertook, undertook

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

mid 15th century. From Old French undertaken, present participle of undertaken 'take in hand', from under 'under' + tenir 'hold'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Undertaking a project can be a daunting task, but breaking it down into smaller steps can make it more manageable.

2. The term 'undertake' can also be used figuratively to refer to accepting a challenge or quest.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. responsibility: Undertaking a task or responsibility implies a commitment to complete it.

2. commitment: Undertaking a project requires a significant investment of time, effort, and resources.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, 'undertake' is often used to refer to the acceptance of a challenge or quest. In art, the term can refer to a commission or a series of works. In music, 'undertake' can refer to a large-scale composition or project.

How to Memorize "undertake"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself taking on a task or responsibility.
   - Visualize the words 'undertake' and 'responsibility' written down.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'undertake' with 'commitment' and 'responsibility'.
   - Think of a time when you undertook a project and felt a sense of accomplishment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Uptake Responsibility' to remember the meaning of 'undertake'.
   - Create a mental image of yourself taking on a task or responsibility.

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