Synonyms

undergo

American

[uhn-der-goh] / ˌʌn dərˈgoʊ /

verb (used with object)

underwent, undergone, undergoing

to be subjected to; experience; pass through.

to undergo surgery.

Antonyms:

avoid
to endure; sustain; suffer.

to undergo sustained deprivation.

Synonyms:

tolerate, bear

undergo British

/ ˌʌndəˈɡəʊ /

verb

(tr) to experience, endure, or sustain

to undergo a dramatic change of feelings

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Usage

What is another way to say undergo? To undergo something is to be subjected to or to endure that thing. How does undergo differ from experience? Find out on Thesaurus.com.

Other Word Forms

undergoer noun

Etymology

Origin of undergo

First recorded before 1000; Middle English undergon, Old English undergān. See under-, go ¹

Example Sentences

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That simplicity could make them useful for large scale screening or for individuals who are unable to undergo more intensive brain imaging.

From Science Daily

In December, she underwent a successful stem cell transplant from an anonymous donor.

From BBC

The force added he may have undergone a cosmetic procedure before his "unexplained" death in London.

From BBC

Navy’s two hospital ships, both of which are undergoing maintenance in Mobile, Ala.

From The Wall Street Journal

The sportswear group has been undergoing a rapid expansion.

From Los Angeles Times

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