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The meaning of the word "Undertake" in English


Undertake v. t. : To take upon one's self; to engage in; to enter upon; to take in hand; to begin to perform; to set about; to attempt.

Undertake v. t. : Specifically, to take upon one's self solemnly or expressly; to lay one's self under obligation, or to enter into stipulations, to perform or to execute; to covenant; to contract.

Undertake v. t. : Hence, to guarantee; to promise; to affirm.

Undertake v. t. : To assume, as a character.

Undertake v. t. : To engage with; to attack.

Undertake v. t. : To have knowledge of; to hear.

Undertake v. t. : To take or have the charge of.

Undertake v. i. : To take upon one's self, or assume, any business, duty, or province.

Undertake v. i. : To venture; to hazard.

Undertake v. i. : To give a promise or guarantee; to be surety.

Example:
What kind of tests girls Undertake before selecting a long-term boyfriend?

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undertake from the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary with audio pronunciations, thesaurus, Word of the Day, and word games. ... 3 : guarantee, promise <readily undertook that the letter should be securely conveyed — Sir Walter Scott>intransitive verb archaic : to give ... 

synonyms
  (verb) set about
  (verb) attempt
  (verb) tackle
  (verb) take on
  (verb) guarantee
  (verb) contract
  (verb) take in charge
  (verb) accept
  (verb) assure
  (verb) confront
  (verb) consent
  (verb) face
  (verb) face up
  (verb) go for
  (verb) initiate
  (verb) pioneer
  (verb) promise


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