How Do You Spell UNDERTAKE?

Pronunciation: [ˌʌndətˈe͡ɪk] (IPA)

Undertake is spelled with the IPA transcription of ˌʌndəˈteɪk. The first syllable is pronounced with the schwa sound, and the second syllable has a clear a sound. The word is spelled with the prefix under, indicating to take on or assume responsibility for a task or project. The spelling may be confusing as the prefix under can be pronounced as ʌndər and t might be mistaken as an s, but by understanding the pronunciation of each syllable, undertake can be spelled correctly.

UNDERTAKE Meaning and Definition

1. Undertake is a transitive verb that can be defined as the act of agreeing to or taking on a task, responsibility, or project with a sense of commitment and seriousness. When someone undertakes something, they willingly assume the duty and make a conscious decision to carry out the necessary actions to accomplish a particular goal or objective.

   This verb often implies a level of personal responsibility, as it suggests a voluntary willingness to engage in an activity or to fulfill a task that might involve effort, dedication, and perseverance. Undertaking can range from small, routine assignments to more complex and demanding endeavors that require skill, expertise, or time commitment.

   Undertaking often implies a sense of obligation or duty towards others or towards oneself, stating an intention to fulfil a certain role or perform an action in a dedicated and responsible manner. It signifies a firm commitment to follow through on a commitment or to complete a project, regardless of any challenges that may arise.

   To undertake is to accept the challenge or responsibility with determination, demonstrating a readiness to overcome obstacles and complete the assigned task or objective. It involves a deliberate action to start and accomplish something, often involving plans, strategies, or a defined course of action. When someone decides to undertake an undertaking, they are bound by their own word and become responsible for the successful outcome of the endeavor.

2. To engage in; to enter upon; to take in hand; to take upon one's self; to stand bound; to promise.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for UNDERTAKE *

• understake 45.4545454%
• undertaqke 18.1818181%
• undetake 18.1818181%
• undetaken 9.090909%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for UNDERTAKE

• undertand
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• Undaryoke
• Underfase
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• undertaide
• undertaied
• Unbespake
• Underename
• undertaikn

Etymology of UNDERTAKE

The word "undertake" comes from the Old English word "undertacan", which is a combination of the prefix "under-" meaning "below" or "beneath" and "tacan" meaning "to grasp" or "to take hold of". In its early usage, "undertake" primarily meant "to take or seize control of something". Over time, it evolved to also encompass the sense of taking on a task, responsibility, or obligation.

Idioms with the word UNDERTAKE

• undertake to do sth The idiom "undertake to do sth" means to make a commitment or take on the responsibility to do something. It implies willingly accepting a task or project and agreeing to complete it.

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Conjugate verb Undertake

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have undertaken

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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FUTURE

I will undertake

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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE PERFECT

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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IMPERATIVE

you undertake

we let´s undertake

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to undertake

PAST CONTINUOUS

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PAST PARTICIPLE

undertaken

PAST PERFECT

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PRESENT

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PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT PARTICIPLE

undertaking

PRESENT PERFECT

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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it undertake

SIMPLE PAST

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