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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About 20 Americans will be accepted into the program to begin in June.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
18 Apr. 2025
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Elliott was first reported to have assumed a position in the oil and gas company back in February, driving a share rally amid expectations that its involvement could pressure BP to shift gears from its green strategy and back toward its core oil and gas businesses.—
Ruxandra Iordache,Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
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Even after Maryland replied with four consecutive tallies to assume a 4-2 lead, Rutgers answered with three straight goals, and the Terps had to outscore the Scarlet Knights, 3-1, to take a 7-6 lead into halftime.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
23 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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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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“Undertake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undertake. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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