· enter upon an activity or enterprise
Synonym(s): set_about, attempt
Hypernym(s): initiate, pioneer
· accept as a challenge; "I'll tackle this difficult task"
Hypernym(s): confront, face_up, face
· promise to do or accomplish; "guarantee to free the prisoners"
Synonym(s): guarantee
· enter into a contractual arrangement
Synonym(s): contract
· accept as a charge
Synonym(s): take_in_charge
Hypernym(s): accept, consent, go_for