How Do You Spell UNDERTOOK?

Pronunciation: [ˌʌndətˈʊk] (IPA)

The word "Undertook" is a verb that describes the act of taking on a task or responsibility. It is spelled using the IPA phonetic transcription as /ˌʌn.dəˈtʊk/. The first syllable is pronounced as "un," while the second syllable has a short "e" sound and the "d" is pronounced with a schwa sound. The third syllable has a short "u" sound and the "k" is pronounced as a hard "k" sound. This word is commonly used in business, education and everyday conversations.

UNDERTOOK Meaning and Definition

1. Undertook is the past tense of the verb "undertake." It refers to the action of taking on or assuming a task, duty, or responsibility, usually voluntarily or with a sense of commitment. Undertaking involves making a formal or solemn pledge to accomplish or fulfill a particular objective or assignment.

   When someone undertakes a task, they willingly embark upon it, often indicating a personal determination to complete the job or duty successfully. Undertaking can also imply that an individual has decided to assume a challenge, venture, or endeavor, even if it carries risks or difficulties.

   The word "undertook" can be used in various contexts. For instance, in professional settings, employees may undertake complex projects or assignments to demonstrate their capabilities or dedication. In personal or social contexts, individuals may undertake activities such as organizing events, pursuing hobbies, or implementing initiatives for the betterment of themselves or others.

   The term "undertook" emphasizes a strong sense of commitment, discipline, and responsibility. It signifies a proactive attitude towards a task or objective, suggesting the willingness to work towards its successful completion.

2. Did undertake.

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

Common Misspellings for UNDERTOOK

• undertood
• underttok
• understook
• undertoes
• undestock
• understok
• undertoook
• undertoo
• Untertook
• underyok
• Undestok
• anderook
• undrtok
• Undertooke

Etymology of UNDERTOOK

The word "undertook" comes from the verb "undertake". The etymology of "undertake" can be traced back to the Old English word "undertacan", which consisted of two elements: "under" meaning "beneath" or "below", and "tacan" meaning "to take" or "to grasp". Therefore, "undertake" originally meant "to take on" or "to take upon oneself". Over time, "undertake" developed into "undertook" to indicate the past tense of the verb.

Similar spelling words for UNDERTOOK

• underbodice,
• underpart,
• undergo,
• undercover,
• underdone,
• undercurrent,
• under it,
• undercoat,
• underfelt,
• undertaker,
• undertake,
• underground,
• underwood,
• underfoot,
• underdown,
• undertaking,
• undergird,
• undershoot,
• undergarment,
• untier,
• underfur,
• under arms,
• under wraps,
• underwater,
• underworld,
• under attack,
• underrate,
• underact,
• underskirt,
• undertone,
• undercut,
• underbody,
• undershirt,
• undoer,
• underspent,
• undersoil,
• undershrub,
• underboss,
• underperform,
• undergrow,
• understock,
• undershot,
• underrating,
• underquote,
• underdog,
• underactive,
• undertide,
• understood,
• underscore,
• undercoated,
• underwear,
• under that,
• undergrowth,
• undertow.

Conjugate verb Undertook

CONDITIONAL

I would undertook

you would undertook

he/she/it would undertook

we would undertook

they would undertook

I would undertake

we would undertake

you would undertake

he/she/it would undertake

they would undertake

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be undertaking

you would be undertaking

he/she/it would be undertaking

we would be undertaking

they would be undertaking

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have undertook

you would have undertook

he/she/it would have undertook

we would have undertook

they would have undertook

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been undertaking

you would have been undertaking

he/she/it would have been undertaking

we would have been undertaking

they would have been undertaking

FUTURE

I will undertake

you will undertake

he/she/it will undertake

we will undertake

they will undertake

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be undertaking

you will be undertaking

he/she/it will be undertaking

we will be undertaking

they will be undertaking

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have undertaken

you will have undertaken

he/she/it will have undertaken

we will have undertaken

they will have undertaken

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been undertaking

you will have been undertaking

he/she/it will have been undertaking

we will have been undertaking

they will have been undertaking

IMPERATIVE

you undertake

we let´s undertake

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to undertake

PAST

I undertook

you undertook

he/she/it undertook

we undertook

they undertook

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was undertaking

you were undertaking

he/she/it was undertaking

we were undertaking

they were undertaking

PAST PARTICIPLE

undertaken

PAST PERFECT

I had undertaken

you had undertaken

he/she/it had undertaken

we had undertaken

they had undertaken

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been undertaking

you had been undertaking

he/she/it had been undertaking

we had been undertaking

they had been undertaking

PRESENT

I undertake

you undertake

he/she/it undertakes

we undertake

they undertake

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am undertaking

you are undertaking

he/she/it is undertaking

we are undertaking

they are undertaking

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

undertaking

PRESENT PERFECT

I have undertaken

you have undertaken

he/she/it has undertaken

we have undertaken

they have undertaken

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been undertaking

you have been undertaking

he/she/it has been undertaking

we have been undertaking

they have been undertaking

I would have undertaken

we would have undertaken

you would have undertaken

he/she/it would have undertaken

they would have undertaken