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undergo
[uhn-der-goh]
verb (used with object)
to be subjected to; experience; pass through.
to undergo surgery.
Antonyms:to endure; sustain; suffer.
to undergo sustained deprivation.
Synonyms: ,
undergo
/ ˌʌԻəˈɡəʊ /
verb
(tr) to experience, endure, or sustain
to undergo a dramatic change of feelings
Other Word Forms
- undergoer noun
- ˈܲԻˌDZ noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of undergo1
Example Sentences
Senator Hoffman and his wife underwent surgery on Saturday, and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said he was "cautiously optimistic they will survive this assassination attempt."
The King, who is still undergoing his own treatment for cancer, rode in the carriage for the second year running rather than riding on horseback.
Defence ministry spokesman Michael Bauer told the BBC that Arthur A was found to be "psychologically unfit" for service after he underwent tests.
The family, from the Isle of Bute, started Calum's Cabin to provide holiday facilities for children undergoing cancer treatment and their families.
He received severe chest wounds in the accident and is still undergoing treatment at a local hospital.
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When To Use
To undergo something is to be subjected to or to endure that thing. How does undergo differ from experience? Find out on Thesaurus.com.
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