Antonyms for undertake
ˌʌn dərˈteɪkun·der·take

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1. undertakeverb

   To attempt is to take action somewhat experimentally with the hope and purpose of accomplishing a certain result; to endeavor is to attempt strenuously and with firm and enduring purpose. To attempt expresses a single act; to endeavor, a continuous exertion; we say I will endeavor (not I will attempt) while I live. To attempt is with the view of accomplishing; to essay, with a view of testing our own powers. To undertake is to accept or take upon oneself as an obligation, as some business, labor, or trust; the word often implies complete assurance of success; as, I will undertake to produce the witness. To strive suggests little of the result, much of toil, strain, and contest, in seeking it; I will strive to fulfil your wishes, i. e., I will spare no labor and exertion to do it. Try is the most comprehensive of these words. The original idea of testing or experimenting is not thought of when a man says "I will try." To attempt suggests giving up, if the thing is not accomplished at a stroke; to try implies using other means and studying out other ways if not at first successful. Endeavor is more mild and formal; the pilot in the burning pilot-house does not say "I will endeavor" or "I will attempt to hold the ship to her course," but "I'll try, sir!"

   Antonyms:
   abandon, dismiss, drop, give up, let go, neglect, omit, overlook, pass by, throw away, throw over, throw up

   Synonyms:
   attempt, endeavor, endeavor, essay, strive, try

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1. undertake

   Antonyms:
   decline, abandon, drop, discontinue, desist

   Synonyms:
   engage, attempt, enter upon, agree, set about, embark, stipulate, project, commence, promise

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1. • Accept
   • Confront
   • Promise

Princeton's WordNetRate these antonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. undertake, set about, attemptverb

   enter upon an activity or enterprise

   Synonyms:
   attempt, take in charge, begin, get down, essay, seek, set about, take on, commence, try, start, approach, tackle, get, assay, go about, contract, set out, guarantee, start out

2. undertake, tackle, take onverb

   accept as a challenge

   "I'll tackle this difficult task"

   Synonyms:
   attempt, admit, meet, adopt, play, accept, encounter, take on, acquire, assume, guarantee, tackle, take in charge, harness, set about, contract, take, take over

3. undertake, guaranteeverb

   promise to do or accomplish

   "guarantee to free the prisoners"

   Synonyms:
   take in charge, vouch, tackle, take on, attempt, set about, guarantee, ensure, insure, contract, assure, warrant, secure

4. contract, undertakeverb

   enter into a contractual arrangement

   Synonyms:
   set about, sign, take in charge, condense, concentrate, sign up, attempt, abbreviate, constrict, shorten, press, shrink, contract, foreshorten, cut, guarantee, take on, squeeze, get, compress, reduce, take, abridge, sign on, tackle, narrow, compact

5. undertake, take in chargeverb

   accept as a charge

   Synonyms:
   take in charge, tackle, take on, attempt, set about, guarantee, contract

How to use undertake in a sentence?

1. President Donald Trump:

   Determining the propriety of a subpoena is a quintessentially judicial task that Supreme Court is well-equipped to undertake, supreme Court should do Supreme Court job, decide these cases on the merits, and, consistent with Supreme Court past precedent, hold that the subpoenas for Trump's financial records fall well within Congress' investigative powers.

2. Tom Wolfe:

   This mournful incident is a stark reminder of the risks—and sacrifices—our law enforcement officers undertake every day to keep us safe.

3. Epictetus:

   In every affair consider what precedes and what follows, and then undertake it.

4. Mike Donilon:

   I understand that the president and his allies will undertake every effort to go after the vice president and try to change the subject and distract them, this isn't new. It's not like Donald Trump started attacking the vice president today or yesterday, Donald Trump's been at Donald Trump all year long.

5. Historical Association:

   Most projects we undertake, particularly major acquisitions, require the support of -- or the ideas of -- each first lady, we are just beginning our work with the Bidens and I'm sure they will undertake important projects as all others have.

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