Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb undertake

5 senses of undertake

Sense 1
undertake, set about, attempt -- (enter upon an activity or enterprise)
       => initiate, pioneer -- (take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of; "This South African surgeon pioneered heart transplants")

Sense 2
undertake, tackle, take on -- (accept as a challenge; "I'll tackle this difficult task")
       => confront, face up, face -- (deal with (something unpleasant) head on; "You must confront your problems"; "He faced the terrible consequences of his mistakes")

Sense 3
undertake, guarantee -- (promise to do or accomplish; "guarantee to free the prisoners")
       => promise, assure -- (make a promise or commitment)

Sense 4
contract, undertake -- (enter into a contractual arrangement)
       => promise, assure -- (make a promise or commitment)

Sense 5
undertake, take in charge -- (accept as a charge)
       => accept, consent, go for -- (give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to; "I cannot accept your invitation"; "I go for this resolution")