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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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Avery was diagnosed with a rare, highly aggressive brain cancer and underwent chemotherapy, radiation and a risky surgery.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Also, Rice reportedly underwent surgery recently to clean up his right knee.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Instead of undergoing Tommy John surgery, when a torn ligament is replaced entirely, Atlanta Braves ace Spencer Strider underwent a new procedure that uses an internal brace and can lead to a speedier recovery.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

She underwent surgery in Newcastle in February 2019.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Blake underwent additional training and was on his way to becoming a spy for his adopted home.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau