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- [uhn-der-too k]
- /ˌʌn dərˈtʊk/
- /ˌʌn.dəˈteɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-der-too k]
- /ˌʌn dərˈtʊk/
Definitions of undertook word
- verb undertook simple past tense of undertake. 1
- verb with object undertook to take upon oneself, as a task, performance, etc.; attempt: She undertook the job of answering all the mail. 1
- verb with object undertook 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 undertook to warrant or guarantee (followed by a clause): The sponsors undertake that their candidate meets all the requirements. 1
- verb with object undertook to take in charge; assume the duty of attending to: The lawyer undertook a new case. 1
- verb without object undertook Archaic. to engage oneself by promise; give a guarantee, or become surety. 1
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Origin of undertook
First appearance:
before 1150 One of the 7% oldest English words
1150-1200; Middle English undertaken; see under-, take
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Undertook
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
undertook popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
undertook usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for undertook
verb undertook
- addressed — a speech or written statement, usually formal, directed to a particular group of persons: the president's address on the state of the economy.
- assayed — Simple past tense and past participle of assay.
- bade — Bade is a past tense of bid2.
- did — Did is the past tense of do1.
- endeavored — Simple past tense and past participle of endeavor.
Top questions with undertook
- which pharaoh undertook enormous building projects including abu simbel?
- what does undertook mean?
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