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undergo

verb
un·​der·​go | \ ˌən-dər-ˈgō How to pronounce undergo (audio) \
underwent\ ˌən-​dər-​ˈwent How to pronounce underwent (audio) \; undergone\ ˌən-​dər-​ˈgȯn How to pronounce undergone (audio) also  -​ˈgän \; undergoing\ ˌən-​dər-​ˈgō-​iŋ How to pronounce undergoing (audio) , -​ˈgȯ(-​)iŋ \

Definition of undergo

transitive verb

1 : to submit to : endure
2 : to go through : experience undergo a transformation
3 obsolete : undertake
4 obsolete : to partake of

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Examples of undergo in a Sentence

She will have to undergo an operation. some people undergo a complete transformation while away at college

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Families of those killed are also questioning the maintenance of the vehicles, many of which had undergone years of heavy use overseas, and whether pre-exercise training was adequate. Washington Post, "Spike in military training fatalities exposes dangers troops face far from the battlefields," 30 Aug. 2019 Families of those killed are also questioning the maintenance of the vehicles, many of which had undergone years of heavy use overseas, and whether pre-exercise training was adequate. Missy Ryan, Anchorage Daily News, "Spike in military training fatalities exposes dangers troops face far from the battlefields," 30 Aug. 2019 The new alternate uniform that’s been created for the occasion is supposed to be some sort of camouflage pattern, but looks more like something that got left out in the rain: The Pitt athletic department has undergone a university-wide redesign. Paul Lukas, SI.com, "Uni Watch College Football Preview 2019," 29 Aug. 2019 But just like every other major city in the country, Miami has undergone a tremendous amount of gentrification, both for the good and the bad. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, "Inside The Adrienne Arsht Center, Miami's Hub For Arts and Culture," 28 Aug. 2019 Since being admitted to the hospital, David has undergone three separate surgeries to remove a quarter of the skin on his body. Christina Oehler, Health.com, "Can You Get Flesh Eating Bacteria From a Pool?," 27 Aug. 2019 The roster and depth chart has undergone some significant changes due to trades, signings and releases. Jeremy Cluff, azcentral, "Arizona Cardinals depth chart: Roster undergoes changes for Denver Broncos preseason game," 27 Aug. 2019 The film, which stars Gerard Depardieu and Nathalie Baye, has undergone an Ultra HD 4K restoration. Susan Dunne, courant.com, "French classic 'Return of Martin Guerre’ at Cinestudio," 26 Aug. 2019 Knatalye and Adeline, who turned 5 in April, have undergone various therapies, including speech and occupational therapy and have been home schooled up to now. Michelle Iracheta, Houston Chronicle, "Formerly conjoined twins now 5 years-old, start attending Pre-K," 22 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of undergo

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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undergo

verb

English Language Learners Definition of undergo

: to experience or endure (something)

undergo

verb
un·​der·​go | \ ˌən-dər-ˈgō How to pronounce undergo (audio) \
underwent\ -​ˈwent \; undergone\ -​ˈgȯn \; undergoing\ -​ˈgō-​iŋ \

Kids Definition of undergo

: to experience or endure (something) I have to undergo an operation. He underwent a change of feelings.

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