Antonyms for undertaking


Grammar : Noun
Spell : uhn-der-tey-king, uhn-der-tey- for 1–3; uhn-der-tey-king for 4
Phonetic Transcription : ˌʌn dərˈteɪ kɪŋ, ˈʌn dərˌteɪ- for 1–3; ˈʌn dərˌteɪ kɪŋ for 4


Definition of undertaking

Origin :
  • "enterprise," early 15c., verbal noun from undertake (v.).
  • noun endeavor, attempt
Example sentences :
  • It was not difficult to find a lawyer suited to the necessities of the undertaking.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • In this undertaking he manifests a preternatural astuteness.
  • Extract from : « Camps, Quarters and Casual Places » by Archibald Forbes
  • But Sir James Erskine looked only at the difficulties of the undertaking.
  • Extract from : « The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson » by Robert Southey
  • A change to the country could not but be helpful in such an undertaking.
  • Extract from : « Casanova's Homecoming » by Arthur Schnitzler
  • Thus approaching her, it is impossible that success should not follow my undertaking.
  • Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin
  • The solemnity of the scene accorded with the importance of his undertaking.
  • Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin
  • And he ended by undertaking to deliver the town-hall over to them in ten minutes.
  • Extract from : « The Fortune of the Rougons » by Emile Zola
  • He had ended by undertaking her education: he taught her to dance and to talk patois.
  • Extract from : « L'Assommoir » by Emile Zola
  • Honorable Minister, your visit has given impulse to this undertaking.
  • Extract from : « Latin America and the United States » by Elihu Root
  • I alone, who was present and witnessed the undertaking, know what it cost him and what he suffered.
  • Extract from : « The Snare » by Rafael Sabatini

Synonyms for undertaking

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