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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Before Gomez purchased the property six years ago, it underwent a meticulous renovation and is now described as a “private celebrity compound” that “evokes a magical vision of romance, inspiration, and tranquility.”

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

The team underwent a similar transformation, becoming the first in English soccer history to earn promotion in three consecutive seasons, rising from the National League to the EFL Championship.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Dame Tracey, 62, was diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2020 and underwent life-saving surgery involving a urostomy.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Allegations include a repeated pattern of women who underwent a selection process for positions in the Fayed empire.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Like the Mercury 13, they also underwent testing for anything they might experience in space.

From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson