This is the 9254th most frequent Spanish word.
acometer
To undertake or tackle.
The word 'acometer' is used here to mean 'to undertake' or 'to take on,' referring to starting or embarking on a task or project.
Él decidió acometer la construcción de la casa con valentía.
He decided to undertake the construction of the house with bravery.
In this sentence, 'acometer' indicates an attack or forceful approach, describing the onset of the rain.
La lluvia comenzó a acometer con fuerza después de la calma.
The rain began to strike forcefully after the calm.
Here, 'acometer' is used to mean 'to attack,' referring to the knight launching an action against the dragon.