- undertake
- v1. take on or upon oneself, put on oneself, assume, accept, shoulder, take or assume responsibility for, take in charge, bear the burden of; enter upon, begin, start, commence, set about, embark on, venture upon; tackle, endeavor, try, attempt, essay, try one's hand at, Inf. have a go at, Inf. give [s.t.] a go, give [s.t.] a whirl, take a shot at, Inf. take a crack at; strive, bend over backward, knock oneself out, do one's best, Inf. do one's damnedest, make every effort.2. promise, pledge, agree to, give one's word or solemn word, give one's word of honor, give one's parole, Inf. cross one's heart and hope to die; vow, solemnly swear, state on one's honor, swear to, declare or state under oath, Law. testify; assure, offer assurance, aver, asseverate, affirm, avouch, declare, state, profess; guarantee, warrant, vouch for, attest to, bear witness to, testify to; engage, oblige, obligate, contract, covenant, enter an agreement, make a bargain or deal, shake on it; endorse, sign, Inf. sign on the dotted line.
A Note on the Style of the synonym finder. 2014.