What is another word for undertake?

Common synonyms for undertake include set about, attempt.

What is the past tense of undertake?

The past tense of undertake is under-took.

/ˌʌndɚˈteɪk/verb3 syllables

Undertake means: enter upon an activity or enterprise.

verb, as in enter upon an activity or enterprise

set about, attempt

verb, as in accept as a challenge

tackle, take on

verb, as in promise to do or accomplish

verb, as in enter into a contractual arrangement

verb, as in accept as a charge

take in charge

verb

enter upon an activity or enterprise

accept as a challenge“I'll tackle this difficult task”

promise to do or accomplish“guarantee to free the prisoners”

enter into a contractual arrangement

accept as a charge

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

I have a mind to undertake the work.unknown
I have half a mind to undertake the work.CM
The premier announced his intention to undertake drastic reforms in parliament.unknown
His uncle will undertake the responsibility for him.unknown
The directors were reluctant to undertake so risky a venture.sezerpicak
It requires a very unusual mind to undertake the analysis of the obvious.tijlan
He is too young to undertake this work.pig8322
Algeria needs to undertake a massive urbanization effort.Amastan

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

as a verb