undertake
verb (used with object)
to take upon oneself, as a task, performance, etc.; attempt.
undertaken
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past participleof undertake.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
Example Sentences
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That revision was undertaken with analytical rigor: The process took two years, involved 35 agencies, incorporated extensive new and existing research, and elicited over 20,000 comments.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
The Times’ reporting on restraining orders was undertaken as part of the USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism’s Domestic Violence Impact Reporting Fund and engagement initiative.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
Researchers say it is the most comprehensive examination of a national community of slave traders ever undertaken.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
"The charitable work of the duke and duchess is a personal matter for them both and undertaken in their private capacity. In short, their position is akin to private citizens with commercial and charitable interests."
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
Jeanne, Jacob, and William were becoming aware of the consequences of the task they had undertaken.
From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz
