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undertaken

un·der·take
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uhn-der-teyk]
    • /ˌʌn dərˈteɪk/
    • /ˌʌn.dəˈteɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uhn-der-teyk]
    • /ˌʌn dərˈteɪk/

Definitions of undertaken word

  • verb with object undertaken to take upon oneself, as a task, performance, etc.; attempt: She undertook the job of answering all the mail. 1
  • verb with object undertaken to promise, agree, or obligate oneself (followed by an infinitive): The married couple undertook to love, honor, and cherish each other. 1
  • verb with object undertaken to warrant or guarantee (followed by a clause): The sponsors undertake that their candidate meets all the requirements. 1
  • verb with object undertaken to take in charge; assume the duty of attending to: The lawyer undertook a new case. 1
  • verb without object undertaken Archaic. to engage oneself by promise; give a guarantee, or become surety. 1
  • verb undertaken past participle of undertake. 0
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Origin of undertaken

First appearance:

before 1150
One of the 7% oldest English words
1150-1200; Middle English undertaken; see under-, take

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Parts of speech for Undertaken

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Undertaken

undertaken popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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Synonyms for undertaken

adj undertaken

  • in progress — a movement toward a goal or to a further or higher stage: the progress of a student toward a degree.

adjective undertaken

  • attempted — An attempted crime or unlawful action is an unsuccessful effort to commit the crime or action.
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