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
Currently, no environmental review has to be undertaken by the FCC or private companies before satellite applications go for approval.
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Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
1 July 2026
Harry is also set to undertake visits to patronages like WellChild and Scotty’s Little Soldiers.
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Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
The number of times Spain has previously undertaken mass legalization measures for immigrants living and working illegally in the country.
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ABC News,
30 June 2026
The Princess of Wales undertook the ambitious endeavor — which features 23 miles of hiking with a total elevation gain of 10,052 feet — alone, with support from Mountain Rescue.
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Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
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Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
1 July 2026
Harry is also set to undertake visits to patronages like WellChild and Scotty’s Little Soldiers.
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Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
The number of times Spain has previously undertaken mass legalization measures for immigrants living and working illegally in the country.
—
ABC News,
30 June 2026
The Princess of Wales undertook the ambitious endeavor — which features 23 miles of hiking with a total elevation gain of 10,052 feet — alone, with support from Mountain Rescue.
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Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undertake
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Challenge accepted While visitors boarded the ships to learn about foreign cultures, sailors operating the vessels found their own ways to connect with their international counterparts.
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The Saudi Tennis Federation accepted WTA’s proposal, and the two organizations mutually agreed on the conclusion of the hosting arrangement and remain proud of the achievements realized through their partnership.
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Sweden loses key piece The first half was a sloppy slugfest as both teams tried to use their physicality to assume control.
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John Murphy, president and chief financial officer, will assume the responsibilities in the interim, according to an announcement.
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But experts say the costs of the fertilizer shortage will be largely shouldered by farmers.
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In the run-up to the summit, Erdogan described Turkey as a reliable ally that consistently shoulders responsibility on NATO’s southeastern flank and will continue to play a leading role in the alliance.
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“Undertake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undertake. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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