v. t. | 1. | 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. |
2. | 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. | |
3. | Hence, to guarantee; to promise; to affirm. | |
4. | To assume, as a character. | |
5. | To engage with; to attack. | |
6. | To have knowledge of; to hear. | |
7. | To take or have the charge of. | |
v. i. | 1. | To take upon one's self, or assume, any business, duty, or province. |
2. | To venture; to hazard. | |
3. | To give a promise or guarantee; to be surety. |
Verb | 1. | undertake - enter upon an activity or enterprise |
2. | undertake - accept as a challenge; "I'll tackle this difficult task" | |
3. | undertake - promise to do or accomplish; "guarantee to free the prisoners" Synonyms: guarantee | |
4. | undertake - enter into a contractual arrangement Synonyms: contract | |
5. | undertake - accept as a charge Synonyms: take in charge |