UNDERTAKE - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Verb

enter upon an activity or enterprise

Categories: Initiate, Pioneer

Part of speech: Verb

accept as a challenge

Example: I'll tackle this difficult task

Categories: Confront, Face up, Face

Part of speech: Verb

promise to do or accomplish

Example: guarantee to free the prisoners

Categories: Promise, Assure

Part of speech: Verb

accept as a charge

Categories: Accept, Consent, Go for

The word "undertake" comes from Middle English undertaken.

under – A related word in the same word family.

take – A related word in the same word family.

undernim – A related word in the same word family.

Middle English had more flexible word order than Modern English because it retained more inflections.