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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After a biopsy of a lymph node in his neck showed cancer, Vitale underwent surgery in the summer of 2024.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 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

All of the Afghans airlifted by the U.S. to Camp As Sayliyah underwent initial security screenings and background checks for preapproval to immigrate to the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

After leaving the Mayo Clinic, Gey spent several days in New York City at Sloan-Kettering for another study, and he underwent chemotherapy at Hopkins using a drug not yet approved for use in humans.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot