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undertaken

 

[ ˌʌndərˈteɪkən ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

completed actions

The term 'undertaken' is the past participle of the verb 'undertake', which means to commit oneself to a task or responsibility. It is often used in contexts involving projects, duties, or promises that have been accepted and are in progress or have been completed. This word signifies that an individual has taken on a challenge or obligation. Additionally, 'undertaken' implies a sense of seriousness and commitment to the task at hand.

Synonyms

accepted, assumed, committed, embarked on.

Examples of usage

  • She has undertaken a rigorous training program.
  • He had undertaken the responsibility of managing the project.
  • They undertook the initiative to improve community services.

Translations

Translations of the word "undertaken" in other languages:

🇵🇹 realizado

🇮🇳 किया गया

🇩🇪 unternommen

🇮🇩 dilakukan

🇺🇦 виконаний

🇵🇱 podjęty

🇯🇵 引き受けた

🇫🇷 entrepris

🇪🇸 realizado

🇹🇷 üstlenilen

🇰🇷 수행된

🇸🇦 تم القيام به

🇨🇿 podniknutý

🇸🇰 podniknutý

🇨🇳 进行的

🇸🇮 izveden

🇮🇸 framkvæmd

🇰🇿 жүзеге асырылған

🇬🇪 შესრულებული

🇦🇿 yerinə yetirilmiş

🇲🇽 realizado

Etymology

The word 'undertake' originated from the Middle English term 'undertaken', which is a combination of the prefix 'under' and the verb 'take'. The prefix 'under' in this context does not imply a physical position but rather denotes a sense of taking upon oneself. The verb 'take' comes from Old English 'tacan', meaning to seize or capture. The evolution of 'undertake' reflects a transition from a simple act of taking to a more complex notion of assuming responsibility for actions or tasks. Over time, 'undertaken' has been used in legal, academic, and everyday contexts to indicate the acceptance of tasks that require effort and commitment. It is often associated with significant undertakings, like projects or promises that require diligence and responsibility.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,977, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.