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undergo

[uhn-der-goh] / ˌʌn dərˈgoʊ /


Usage

What is another way to say undergo?

Undergo usually refers to the bearing or enduring of something hard, difficult, disagreeable, or dangerous: to undergo severe hardships, an operation. Experience implies being affected by what one meets with: to experience a change of heart, bitter disappointment.


Example Sentences

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These patients often undergo radiotherapy near the mouth, which can damage salivary glands and reduce saliva production.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Baffert said the filly appeared OK but would undergo diagnostic tests to be sure.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

From July 2027, they must also undergo a fitness assessment to determine whether they would be eligible for service should war break out.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

And beyond his outsize presence on the course, Woods has played a leading role reshaping the PGA Tour while it prepares to undergo significant change.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

At the same time his whole personality seemed to undergo a change.

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie