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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“They just give you anesthesia and then you sleep,” Papi said in Spanish, recalling the time he underwent his sole colonoscopy about 15 years ago.

From Los Angeles Times

She underwent surgery earlier in 2024 to partially replace her right knee following persistent pain.

From Barron's

The former teammates still meet at least once a month and talk on the phone frequently, although they haven’t been on the ice together since Gardner underwent surgery on his back a year ago.

From Los Angeles Times

A resident underwent an unnecessary amputation after being too afraid to seek timely medical care, according to court documents.

From The Wall Street Journal

She acknowledged that she had injured her left knee which underwent a partial replacement in April 2024, but insisted: "My Olympic dream is not over."

From Barron's