Un′der‐take″, v. i. 1. To take upon one's self, or assume, any business, duty, or province.
O Lord, I am oppressed; undertake for me. Isa. xxxviii. 14.
2. To venture; to hazard.
It is the cowish terror of his spirit
That dare not undertake. Shak.
3. To give a promise or guarantee; to be surety.
But on mine honor dare I undertake
For good lord Titus' innocence in all. Shak.