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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Also on Tuesday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Rice underwent surgery on his right knee last week to remove loose debris that was causing inflammation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Before Gomez purchased the property six years ago, it underwent a meticulous renovation and is now described as a “private celebrity compound” that “evokes a magical vision of romance, inspiration, and tranquility.”

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

Recent studies found that people who underwent root canal treatment for chronic infections at the tip of the tooth root experienced lower blood sugar levels and reduced inflammation over the next two years.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

A former engineer who underwent a life-saving amputation has built his own prosthetic limb for swimming.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Whereupon, he later wrote in a formal report of the interview, “Suspect underwent an intense visible reaction. He turned gray. His eyes twitched.”

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote