Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “Undertake”?
This page treats the word as a noun when it has a countable noun use.
Singular and Plural Form of Undertake
Undertake is the singular noun form. Undertakes is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: To agree to do a job or project and accept responsibility for completing it.
Why is the Plural of Undertake “undertakes”?
The Regular Plural Rule for Undertake
Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s. Example: undertake → undertakes
How to Remember the Plural of Undertake
Just add -s to “undertake” to make “undertakes”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.
A common slip-up: Pronouncing with stress on first syllable: UN-der-take..
Singular vs Plural Examples with Undertake
See undertake and undertakes used in real sentences side by side.
- The organization undertakes to protect endangered wildlife. B2
- She is undertaking a major research project in biology. B2
- The team undertaking this mission has extensive experience. B1
Common Plural Mistakes with Undertake
Wrong: He undertakes the project yesterday.
Correct: He undertook the project yesterday.
Past tense irregular: 'undertake' → 'undertook', not 'undertakes'.
How to Pronounce Undertake and Undertakes
Stress falls on the second syllable: un-der-TAKE, not UN-der-take.
Origin and Etymology of Undertake
From Old English 'under' + 'take'; meaning evolved from physical action to commitment.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Undertake
What is the plural of “undertake”?
The plural of “undertake” is “undertakes”.
Is “undertakes” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as regular based on the available plural data.