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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The study included 1,257 patients between the ages of 18 and 65 who underwent bariatric surgery at Vanderbilt Health from 2017 to 2022.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 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

Forest Service, which recently underwent a sweeping structural overhaul.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

A review of more than 1000 patients who underwent bone densitometry scans between January 2017 and January 2022 found "potential concerns" with diagnosis and treatment recommendations for some patients.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

In John’s mind then, the people and the avenue underwent a change, and he feared them and knew that one day he could hate them if God did not change his heart.

From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin