Synonyms for

Undertaken

Verb / ˈʌndɜ:ˌteɪkʌn / Another word for undertaken — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to take on a task or responsibility; to start doing something

Synonyms & similar words

takeon tackle attempt contract guarantee setabout undertake takeincharge assume tackle begin initiate accept shoulder commence embark start venture perform execute pursue launch

Synonyms by register

Formal

commenced initiated executed performed

Informal

started begun tackled got going

Literary

embarked upon entered into

Antonyms

abandoned neglected shirked avoided declined refused

Common collocations

  • project undertaken
  • task undertaken
  • study undertaken
  • work undertaken
  • responsibility undertaken
  • journey undertaken
  • venture undertaken
  • challenge undertaken

Word family

noun undertaking
verb undertake
adjective undertaken

Usage note

The word 'undertaken' is the past participle of 'undertake'. It is often used in formal contexts to describe the commencement or execution of a task, project, or responsibility.

Example sentences

  1. She has undertaken the challenge of climbing Mount Everest.
  2. He has undertaken to finish the project by next week.
  3. The company has undertaken a new marketing campaign.
  4. I have undertaken the responsibility of taking care of my little sister.
  5. The government has undertaken a new initiative to reduce pollution.

Quotes

  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. - Steve Jobs
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there. - Theodore Roosevelt

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