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Synonyms of undertaking

8 similar words · 1 opposite word

Another word for undertaking is activity. Other synonyms of undertaking are venture, enterprise, pursuit, endeavor and doings. The opposite of undertaking is overtaking.

Synonyms and similar words for undertaking

nounThat which is undertaken; any business, work, or project which a person engages in, or attempts to...

  • enterpriseAn undertaking, venture, or project, especially a daring and courageous one.
  • pursuitA hobby or recreational activity, done regularly.
  • establishment
  • activitySomething done as an action or a movement.
  • doingsDeeds, achievements.
  • endeavorA sincere attempt; a determined or assiduous effort towards a specific goal; assiduous or persistent activity.
  • pursuance
  • ventureA risky or daring undertaking or journey.

Opposite of undertaking

nounThe act of one who undertakes (in either sense).

  • overtakingThe act by which one thing overtakes another.

Meaning of undertaking

  1. noun The business of an undertaker, or the management of funerals.
  2. noun A promise or pledge; a guarantee.
  3. noun That which is undertaken; any business, work, or project which a person engages in, or attempts to perform; an enterprise.

Full definition of undertaking

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Questions about synonyms of undertaking

What is another word for undertaking?
Undertaking has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as activity, venture, enterprise, pursuit, endeavor and doings.
What is the opposite of undertaking?
The opposite of undertaking is overtaking.
What does undertaking mean?
Undertaking means the business of an undertaker, or the management of funerals.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: undertaking (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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