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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After a biopsy of a lymph node in his neck showed cancer, Vitale underwent surgery in the summer of 2024.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

The study included 1,257 patients between the ages of 18 and 65 who underwent bariatric surgery at Vanderbilt Health from 2017 to 2022.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

All of the Afghans airlifted by the U.S. to Camp As Sayliyah underwent initial security screenings and background checks for preapproval to immigrate to the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

To ensure they made the most of their proximity to the Moon, the four Artemis 2 crew members underwent more than two years of training.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

It is generally thought that Chinese astronomy thereafter underwent a steep decline.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan