Definitions

underwent

[uhn-der-went] / ˌʌn dərˈwɛnt /

VERB

be subjected to

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bear endure experience go through have meet with see suffer sustain withstand

STRONG

abide bow defer encounter feel know share stand support tolerate weather yield

WEAK

bear up put up with submit to

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discontinue refuse surrender

STRONG

disallow disapprove let go oppose reject stop veto

WEAK

commit do execute

Example Sentences

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To inhabit a new body, Gadd underwent a strict exercise regimen, and most importantly, a new diet.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Participants who received the sham procedure regained about 40% more weight than those who underwent the actual treatment.

From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026

He had a brain tumor removed in 2021 and underwent months of therapy.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

“Originally built in 2004, the property underwent a significant remodel in 2023/2024, blending timeless elegance with a fresh, light-filled space tailored for today’s modern lifestyle,” the listing reads.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

In John’s mind then, the people and the avenue underwent a change, and he feared them and knew that one day he could hate them if God did not change his heart.

From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin