What is the meaning of undertake?

Enter upon an activity or enterprise.
- synonyms: set about, attempt
Accept as a challenge.
- usage: "I'll tackle this difficult task"
- synonyms: tackle, take on
Promise to do or accomplish.
- usage: "guarantee to free the prisoners"
- synonyms: guarantee
Enter into a contractual arrangement.
- synonyms: contract
Accept as a charge.
- synonyms: take in charge

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APA	WordNet. (2010). undertake. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/undertake/definitions/1318153
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