AWL Sublist 4 · Academic Word

undertake

/ˌʌndərˈteɪk/ Syllables: un·der·ˈtake

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Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

To commit to doing something; to take responsibility for a task.

Synonyms

commit to take on conduct

Antonyms

None available

Translations

undertake in Arabic

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Arabic Meaning

يتعهد، يضطلع بـ

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Easy Explanation (Arabic)

أن توافق على فعل شيء ما وتكون مسؤولاً عنه

Easy Explanation

To undertake means to commit to or begin a task. Researchers undertake studies. To undertake a project means to accept the responsibility for it.

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Memory TipUndertake = under + take — you take something on and go under it, carrying the weight.

Contextual Examples

The team agreed to undertake a full review of the literature before designing the study.

Researchers who undertake longitudinal studies must plan for significant time commitments.

Postdoctoral researchers undertake a wide range of tasks and often undertake teaching duties.

Word Families & Pronunciation

PART OF SPEECH	FORM
adjective	undertaken
noun	undertaking