undertook
[ uhn-der-too k ]
/ ˌʌn dərˈtʊk /
verb
simple past tense of undertake.
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Definition for undertook (2 of 2)
undertake
[ uhn-der-teyk ]
/ ˌʌn dərˈteɪk /
verb (used with object), un·der·took, un·der·tak·en, un·der·tak·ing.
to take upon oneself, as a task, performance, etc.; attempt: She undertook the job of answering all the mail.
to promise, agree, or obligate oneself (followed by an infinitive): The married couple undertook to love, honor, and cherish each other.
to warrant or guarantee (followed by a clause): The sponsors undertake that their candidate meets all the requirements.
to take in charge; assume the duty of attending to: The lawyer undertook a new case.
verb (used without object), un·der·took, un·der·tak·en, un·der·tak·ing.
Archaic.
to engage oneself by promise; give a guarantee, or become surety.
OTHER WORDS FROM undertake
pre·un·der·take, verb (used with object), pre·un·der·took, pre·un·der·tak·en, pre·un·der·tak·ing.Example sentences from the Web for undertook
British Dictionary definitions for undertook (1 of 2)
British Dictionary definitions for undertook (2 of 2)
undertake
/ (ˌʌndəˈteɪk) /
verb -takes, -taking, -took or -taken
(tr)
to contract to or commit oneself to (something) or (to do something)
to undertake a job; to undertake to deliver the goods
(tr)
to attempt to; agree to start
(tr)
to take (someone) in charge
(intr foll by for) archaic
to make oneself responsible (for)
(tr)
to promise