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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In a smaller group of participants who died during the study and underwent autopsies, those with higher enrichment showed stronger memory and thinking abilities and slower cognitive decline before death.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 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

To ensure they made the most of their proximity to the Moon, the four Artemis 2 crew members underwent more than two years of training.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

She underwent a diagnostic laparoscopy in 2023, but it provided no answers.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

He and his friends backed up while Hygeia and her snake underwent a violent religious experience.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan