underwent
Use Underwent in a sentence
dərˈwɛnt verb
simple past tense of undergo.
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verb (used with object), un·der·went, un·der·gone, un·der·go·ing.
1.
to be subjected to; experience; pass through: to undergo surgery.
2.
to endure; sustain; suffer: to undergo sustained deprivation.
Related forms
un·der·go·er, noun
Antonyms
1. avoid.
1. avoid.
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undergo (ˌʌndəˈɡəʊ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb , -goes, -going, -went, -gone | |
| (tr) to experience, endure, or sustain: to undergo a dramatic change of feelings | |
| [Old English: earlier meanings were more closely linked with the senses of under and go] | |
| 'undergoer | |
| —n | |
| underwent (ˌʌndəˈwɛnt) | |
| —vb | |
| the past tense of undergo | |
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Word Origin & History
undergo
O.E. undergan "undermine," from under + gan (see go). Cf. M.Du. ondergaen, O.H.G. untarkun, Ger. untergehen, Dan. undergaa. Sense of "submit to, endure" is attested from c.1300. Meaning "to pass through" (an alteration, etc.) is attested from 1634.
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Example sentences
As wealth and refinement advanced, the system underwent a gradual alteration.
Life underwent billions of years to acquire the sophistication and autonomy to navigate various environments.
The hostages underwent severe emotional difficulties.
In the twentieth century, medicine underwent something of a bifurcation.
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