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undertaken

Pronunciation: [ˌʌndərˈteɪkən]

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Learn how to use undertaken in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “action or responsibility”

(verb) to take on a task or job. It’s like when you decide to do something important, like organizing a school event or starting a project.

Example

She has undertaken the responsibility of leading the group project.

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He has not undertaken any new tasks since he is too busy with his current work.

Example

What tasks have you undertaken this week?

Context: “commitment or effort”

(verb) to make a promise to do something. It’s like when you promise to clean your room or help a friend with their homework.

Example

They have undertaken a commitment to volunteer every weekend.

Example

She has not undertaken any commitments recently because she feels overwhelmed.

Example

What commitment have you undertaken this month?

How to pronounce undertaken

Pronunciation: [ˌʌndərˈteɪkən]

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