Undertaken

Pronunciation: /ʌndərˈteɪkən/

Definitions of undertaken

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

Example Sentences

A1 She has undertaken a new job as a teacher.

A2 The students have undertaken a group project together.

B1 The company has undertaken a major restructuring of its operations.

B2 The research team has undertaken a comprehensive study of the issue.

C1 The government has undertaken significant reforms to improve the economy.

C2 The organization has undertaken a global initiative to address climate change.

Examples of undertaken in a Sentence

formal The project was successfully undertaken by the team of experts.

informal They've finally undertaken the task we've been putting off for weeks.

slang I can't believe he actually undertook that dare, what a legend!

figurative She undertook the challenge of starting her own business with determination and passion.

Grammatical Forms of undertaken

• past tense: undertaken
• plural: undertaken
• comparative: more undertaken
• superlative: most undertaken
• present tense: undertake
• future tense: will undertake
• perfect tense: have undertaken
• continuous tense: is undertaking
• singular: undertaken
• positive degree: undertaken
• infinitive: to undertake
• gerund: undertaking
• participle: undertaken

Origin and Evolution of undertaken

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'undertaken' originated from the combination of 'under' and 'take', indicating the action of taking on a task or responsibility.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'undertaken' has retained its original meaning of committing to a task or project, but has also come to be associated with formal agreements or contracts.