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Added 9 October 2026

undertake

/ˌʌndəˈteɪk/ verb

In Latin: adeo Wiktionary

verb Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about undertake at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Enter upon an activity or enterprise.
Accept as a challenge.
I'll tackle this difficult task
Promise to do or accomplish.
guarantee to free the prisoners

Origin

From Middle English undertaken; equivalent to under- + take (after undernim).

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