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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Tensions over the rising rights fees are growing as the NFL has the right to open up the deal with Paramount, because the company underwent an ownership change last year when acquired by Skydance Media.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

After waiting a year to go private, the endometriosis was eventually found when Knell underwent surgery.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

About 16 years later, participants underwent brain scans to evaluate levels of tau and amyloid beta proteins, both of which are considered biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

Citi analyst Tyler Radke likewise described the move as “a CFO announcement built for capex,” in a note, adding that Schneider Electric also underwent a strategic transition under Maxson’s leadership.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

The stolidity of the German woman underwent a sudden change.

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie