underwent

[uhn-der-went]

verb

1. the simple past tense of undergo.

underwent

/ ˌʌndəˈwɛnt /

verb

1. the past tense of undergo

Example Sentences

She underwent an operation which included the removal of her salivary glands, causing her to temporarily lose her sense of smell and taste.

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Elsewhere, states may weigh factors like who underwent physical procedures, whether it is someone’s last chance at biological parenthood, and who paid.

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There was a brief glimmer of hope leading into this week that Jordan, who underwent tightrope surgery on his ankle five weeks ago, might be able to return for USC’s trip to Eugene.

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The artifacts were then taken to the conservation laboratory of the Cultural Properties Preservation Bureau in Seoul, where they underwent lengthy conservation procedures.

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Polish, Romanian and US troops underwent some 20 days of training to be able to handle it.

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Related Words

• bear 
• endure 
• experience 
• go through 
• have 
• meet with 
• see 
• suffer 
• sustain 
• withstand