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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Focusing on McCartney’s first decade in the wake of The Beatles’ disbandment, Neville allots significant attention to the musician’s grit and determination during the formation of Wings, which underwent several lineup changes in the 1970s.

From Salon

Yates was hospitalized multiple times and underwent CAT scans and MRIs, her husband said.

From Los Angeles Times

A glacier on Antarctica's Eastern Peninsula underwent the most rapid retreat seen in modern times.

From Science Daily

Wilson underwent minor surgery last month after damaging his knee in August when leading Australia to victory over South Africa at Ellis Park.

From Barron's

Another 40 patients underwent the accelerated format of five sessions daily for five consecutive days.

From Science Daily