undergo
verb
un·der·go
ˌən-dər-ˈgō 
underwent
ˌən-dər-ˈwent
; undergone
ˌən-dər-ˈgȯn
; undergone
ˌən-dər-ˈgȯn
also -ˈgän
; undergoing
ˌən-dər-ˈgō-iŋ
-ˈgȯ(-)iŋ
1
: to submit to : endure
2
: to go through : experience
undergo a transformation
3
obsolete
: undertake
4
obsolete
: to partake of
Synonyms
Examples of undergo in a Sentence
She will have to undergo an operation.
some people undergo a complete transformation while away at college
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According to Blinken's letter, four have undergone proper remediation steps.
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Upon the suggestion of filmmaker Dharmesh Darshan, Kaif, who is now known for her exceptional dancing skills, underwent intense training under the late guru Veeru Krishnan, who was an exponent of the Kathak dance form.
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Additionally, milk must undergo pasteurization, which uses heat to deactivate viruses and harmful bacteria.
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As a bona fide culinary destination, Victoria & Albert’s has welcomed guests for over two decades and recently underwent royal renovations.
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Share your thoughts | More about Emily Cochrane The staff member must also complete 40 hours of school policing training, undergo a background check, submit fingerprints to state and federal authorities, and submit a psychological certification from a licensed health provider.
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In the six-minute video, which is filmed in black-and-white, Cannon consulted doctors, underwent physical change and shifted his diet.
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Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2024
More recently, the residence underwent an extensive revamp at the hands of its current owners.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2024
According to Blinken's letter, four have undergone proper remediation steps.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 26 Apr. 2024
Upon the suggestion of filmmaker Dharmesh Darshan, Kaif, who is now known for her exceptional dancing skills, underwent intense training under the late guru Veeru Krishnan, who was an exponent of the Kathak dance form.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Apr. 2024
Additionally, milk must undergo pasteurization, which uses heat to deactivate viruses and harmful bacteria.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 25 Apr. 2024
As a bona fide culinary destination, Victoria & Albert’s has welcomed guests for over two decades and recently underwent royal renovations.
—Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2024
Share your thoughts | More about Emily Cochrane The staff member must also complete 40 hours of school policing training, undergo a background check, submit fingerprints to state and federal authorities, and submit a psychological certification from a licensed health provider.
—Rick Rojas, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2024
In the six-minute video, which is filmed in black-and-white, Cannon consulted doctors, underwent physical change and shifted his diet.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2024
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undergo
verb
un·der·go
ˌən-dər-ˈgō
1
: endure sense 2
undergo an operation
2
: to pass through : experience
undergoing a change
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