undergo
verb (used with object)
to be subjected to; experience; pass through.
undergone
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past participleof undergo.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
Example Sentences
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Under Dickson, a former Mattel executive who spearheaded Barbie’s revival before becoming Gap Inc.’s CEO in August 2023, the Gap brand has undergone a renaissance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
Rather than making a sudden transition from water to land, insects appear to have undergone a prolonged evolutionary process.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 27, 2026
Chipotle has undergone a similar shift, now offering a “high protein menu,” with some bowls made in collaboration with major athletes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
He said that he had undergone a "very serious surgery" which "went incredibly well".
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
The universe would have then undergone a period of rapid expansion, as in the inflationary models.
From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking
