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undertake

/ʌndəˈteɪk/

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verb

To take upon oneself; to start, to embark on (a specific task etc.).

Examples :

"My brother undertook the task of organizing the family picnic. "

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To commit oneself (to an obligation, activity etc.).

Examples :

"He undertook to exercise more in future."

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To overtake on the wrong side.

Examples :

"I hate people who try and undertake on the motorway."

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To pledge; to assert, assure; to dare say.

Examples :

"My teacher undertook that the final exam would be challenging. "

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To take by trickery; to trap, to seize upon.

Examples :

"The con artist undertook the elderly woman's trust, tricking her into giving him all her savings. "

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To assume, as a character; to take on.

Examples :

"My younger brother undertook the role of superhero for the family movie night. "

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To engage with; to attack, take on in a fight.

Examples :

"The football team undertook the rival team in a fierce competition. "

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To have knowledge of; to hear.

Examples :

"The teacher undertook the students' concerns about the difficult math problem. "

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To have or take charge of.

Examples :

"The new teacher will undertake the responsibility of organizing the school's fundraising campaign. "

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