Definitions

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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He suffered a ruptured left Achilles tendon in March 2025 and underwent back surgery last October.

From Barron's

Woods underwent “a long surgical procedure” on his lower right leg and ankle, according to a statement he released.

From Los Angeles Times

Woods underwent multiple surgeries following a serious car crash in 2021.

From BBC

After Gary Woodland underwent surgery to remove a brain lesion in 2023, he struggled to regain the level that once made him a major champion.

From The Wall Street Journal

After confirming eligibility, participants underwent a dexamethasone suppression test.

From Science Daily