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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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“During processing, the traveler underwent additional inspection, a routine part of CBP’s inspection process when officers need to verify information or determine admissibility,” CBP said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Dowden underwent chemotherapy and subsequently had two mastectomies, the most recent in November last year.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

After its maiden flight in October 2025, the X-59 underwent a planned maintenance period before returning to flight testing in March 2026.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

He underwent a new crisis of bad humor.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez