UNDERTAKING Synonyms: 133 Similar and Opposite Words

undertaking 1 of 2

noun

Definition of undertaking

as in endeavor

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as in contract

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as in initiative

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undertaking

2 of 2

verb

present participle of undertake

as in accepting

to take to or upon oneself undertook the responsibility of raising the orphaned children as their own

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Recent Examples of undertaking

Noun

Starbase Louisiana will be SpaceX's biggest undertaking ever, and likely the eventual hub of the company's launch operations. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 25 Aug. 2026 While the official soundtrack was of course a major lift, Romer’s diegetic background music was quite the undertaking as well. — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026

Verb

However, CheckSammy is best for households renovating or undertaking major decluttering. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2026 The money reflects the pace of current operations, officials say, but also acknowledges Pentagon concerns about the kinds of activities America’s adversaries are undertaking in space. — Anna Mulrine Grobe, Christian Science Monitor, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for undertaking

Recent Examples of Synonyms for undertaking

Noun

His different creative endeavors gave him the space to work on his music and fine tune his persona.

— Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026
For a truly unforgettable endeavor, dive into a deep appreciation of the wonders of the underwater world on the Ocean Pearl, the resort’s mini submarine.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of endeavor

Noun

This is a massive season for a fourth-year player who could be in line for a hefty second contract.

— Alec Lewis, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Summary The Philadelphia Phillies dramatically cut Nick Castellanos before the season, despite his significant contract and a key role in their 2022 World Series appearance.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of contract

Verb

So deep are the divisions that hardliners have accused officials of deliberately mismanaging the economic crisis to pressure an exhausted public into accepting a deal.

— Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
Miller and Young each received two-year prison sentences but were released shortly after accepting the plea agreement.

— Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of accepting

Noun

While Craig will get most of the attention, TCU’s revamped offensive line also had its struggles throughout the day.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2026
Those struggles have become increasingly difficult for the Blue Jays to ignore as the season has progressed.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of struggle

Noun

Of the child safety measures agreed to in Meta’s landmark legal settlement, no category contains more detailed requirements than its commitments on age assurance — and for good reason.

— Barbara Ortutay, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Anthropic wanted assurance that its technology would not be used for fully autonomous weapons or domestic mass surveillance, and the DOD wanted Anthropic to grant the agency unfettered access to Claude across all lawful purposes.

— Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of assurance

Noun

Still, there’s a kind of hip, comfort food aspect to the entire enterprise that keeps it an easy, if slightly cluttered and overlong watch.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
The enterprise software platform's stock popped 3%, heading for a second straight winning day.

— Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of enterprise

Verb

Coronated at age 3 after his father’s death, the curious boy king in colorful robes mesmerized world leaders and ruled through regents until assuming full authority at 18.

— Rodney Muhumuza, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
At those levels, assuming no additional charges, paying off the debt while making minimum payments could take nearly 27 years and cost nearly $13,000 in interest alone, according to Bankrate's credit card calculator.

— Mike Winters, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026

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