UNDERTAKING
/ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌteɪkɪŋ/
11 letters · 4 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of UNDERTAKING
To take upon oneself; to start, to embark on (a specific task etc.).
To commit oneself (to an obligation, activity etc.).
"He undertook to exercise more in future."
To overtake on the wrong side.
"I hate people who try and undertake on the motorway."
The business of an undertaker, or the management of funerals
A promise or pledge; a guarantee
That which is undertaken; any business, work, or project which a person engages in, or attempts to perform; an enterprise
Examples of UNDERTAKING in a Sentence
- "He undertook to exercise more in future."
- "I hate people who try and undertake on the motorway."
Word Details
Is UNDERTAKING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, UNDERTAKING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: UNDERTAKING uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for UNDERTAKING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | u | n | d | e | r | t | a | k | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17 |
| WWF | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 21 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in UNDERTAKING
100 words from the letters in UNDERTAKING
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How to Use UNDERTAKING in Word Games
UNDERTAKING is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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