undergo

[uhn-der-goh]

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verb (used with object), un·der·went, un·der·gone, un·der·go·ing.

to be subjected to; experience; pass through: to undergo surgery.
to endure; sustain; suffer: to undergo sustained deprivation.

Origin of undergo

before 1000; Middle English undergon, Old English undergān. See under-, go¹

Related formsun·der·go·er, noun

Synonyms for undergo

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1. See experience. 2. bear, tolerate.

Antonyms for undergo

1. avoid.

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Related Words for undergoes

withstand, bear, experience, see, sustain, endure, have, suffer, defer, feel, share, support, tolerate, yield, bow, abide, weather, know, encounter, stand

Examples from the Web for undergoes

Contemporary Examples of undergoes

Despite starting with a flourish, that site has gone quiet in recent days as it undergoes a reorganization.
Guardian and WaPo Share Pulitzer: Snowden Hails Victory for “More Accountable Democracy”
David Freedlander
April 14, 2014
As Africa undergoes enormous political, economic, and social changes, women are poised to become powerful leaders.
Women in the World Kicks Off!
The Daily Beast
March 2, 2012
The beauty and grace of the rituals that Barb undergoes are deeply contrasted with the inner turmoil she experiences here.
Big Love's 12 Most Memorable Moments
Jace Lacob
March 19, 2011
This week, Bill O'Reilly slammed Jennifer Aniston's new movie about a single woman who undergoes artificial insemination.
Jen v. Bill: Who's Right?
Joyce C. Tang
August 13, 2010

Historical Examples of undergoes

In the presence of yeast it undergoes alcoholic fermentation.
An Elementary Study of Chemistry
William McPherson
It undergoes alcoholic fermentation in the presence of yeast.
An Elementary Study of Chemistry
William McPherson
Each of these undergoes a series of changes claiming our consideration.
Elements of Agricultural Chemistry
Thomas Anderson
This oil is separated from the plant, and then undergoes the process of refining.
Four Young Explorers
Oliver Optic
Evaporation of its water the principal change it undergoes, 334.
Langstroth on the Hive and the Honey-Bee
L. L. Langstroth

British Dictionary definitions for undergoes

undergo

verb -goes, -going, -went or -gone

(tr) to experience, endure, or sustainto undergo a dramatic change of feelings

Derived Formsundergoer, noun

Word Origin for undergo

Old English: earlier meanings were more closely linked with the senses of under and go

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Word Origin and History for undergoes

undergo

Old English undergan "undermine," from under + gan (see go). Cf. Middle Dutch ondergaen, Old High German untarkun, German untergehen, Danish undergaa. Sense of "submit to, endure" is attested from c.1300. Meaning "to pass through" (an alteration, etc.) is attested from 1630s. Related: Undergone; underwent.