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
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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Arkansas Online, 31 May 2025
Both have undergone a number of shifts in terminology and categorization over the years, influenced by both market forces and conversations between readers and creators.
—Vrai Kaiser, Them., 30 May 2025
Further, Costello’s parents claim that Costello should have undergone more testing before being allowed to participate in any strenuous activities.
—Chris Deubert, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
The tribute also noted that Matthew was born with a congenital heart defect and underwent numerous surgical procedures.
—David Chiu, People.com, 29 May 2025
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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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