What part of speech is undertaken?

Undertaken can be categorized as a verb.

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Parts of speech

  • 1. undertaken is a verb, past participle of undertake (infinitive).

Inflections

Verb

What does undertaken mean?

Definitions

Verb

undertake - promise to do or accomplish; "guarantee to free the prisoners"
undertake - enter upon an activity or enterprise
undertake - accept as a challenge; "I'll tackle this difficult task"
undertake - accept as a charge
undertake - enter into a contractual arrangement

Examples of undertaken

#   Sentence  
1. verb George W. Bush and his administration have consistently undertaken incredibly dangerous courses of action in order to garner political power on the home front.
2. verb Although I broke test tubes and played about with chemicals for fun, I did occasionally manage to obey the teacher's instructions as well; repeating experiments that others had long ago undertaken.
3. verb She has undertaken too much work.
4. verb Now it is true that I believe this country is following a dangerous trend when it permits too great a degree of centralization of governmental functions. I oppose this — in some instances the fight is a rather desperate one. But to attain any success it is quite clear that the Federal government cannot avoid or escape responsibilities which the mass of the people firmly believe should be undertaken by it. The political processes of our country are such that if a rule of reason is not applied in this effort, we will lose everything — even to a possible and drastic change in the Constitution. This is what I mean by my constant insistence upon "moderation" in government.
5. verb The United States is the country that enlightens the world with its ideals of freedom. Political assassinations, military coups, invasions, bombings and torture are all undertaken by the United States in order to make the world a better place.
6. verb An intention-to-treat analysis was undertaken.
7. verb Increase by a little at a time the amount of exercise undertaken.
8. verb Algeria has undertaken many important infrastructure projects.
9. verb Should the United States undertake military action against Iran, the ramifications in Iraq would be immediate and extreme.
10. verb The question must be put as directly as possible: what manner of maniac would undertake a path so fraught with peril and potential economic catastrophe?
11. verb What manner of maniac would undertake such a dangerous course?
12. verb Whatever we may undertake, diligence is important.
13. verb I have a mind to undertake the work.
14. verb I have half a mind to undertake the work.
15. verb The premier announced his intention to undertake drastic reforms in parliament.
Sentence  
verb
George W. Bush and his administration have consistently undertaken incredibly dangerous courses of action in order to garner political power on the home front.
Although I broke test tubes and played about with chemicals for fun, I did occasionally manage to obey the teacher's instructions as well; repeating experiments that others had long ago undertaken.
She has undertaken too much work.
Now it is true that I believe this country is following a dangerous trend when it permits too great a degree of centralization of governmental functions. I oppose this — in some instances the fight is a rather desperate one. But to attain any success it is quite clear that the Federal government cannot avoid or escape responsibilities which the mass of the people firmly believe should be undertaken by it. The political processes of our country are such that if a rule of reason is not applied in this effort, we will lose everything — even to a possible and drastic change in the Constitution. This is what I mean by my constant insistence upon "moderation" in government.
The United States is the country that enlightens the world with its ideals of freedom. Political assassinations, military coups, invasions, bombings and torture are all undertaken by the United States in order to make the world a better place.
An intention-to-treat analysis was undertaken.
Increase by a little at a time the amount of exercise undertaken.
Algeria has undertaken many important infrastructure projects.
Should the United States undertake military action against Iran, the ramifications in Iraq would be immediate and extreme.
The question must be put as directly as possible: what manner of maniac would undertake a path so fraught with peril and potential economic catastrophe?
What manner of maniac would undertake such a dangerous course?
Whatever we may undertake, diligence is important.
I have a mind to undertake the work.
I have half a mind to undertake the work.
The premier announced his intention to undertake drastic reforms in parliament.

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